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Low-calorie botanical extract
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 teaspoon (small) of Caralluma extract (3 g) has 9 calories. That works out to 300 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.1 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 teaspoon (small) · 3 g
9
KCAL / 3G
Carbs
2.1g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 95% · Protein 5% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 9 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 3 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 g | 1 g | 3 kcal |
| 5 g | 5 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 6 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 9 g | 27 kcal |
| 10 g | 10 g | 30 kcal |
| 15 g | 15 g | 45 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 300 kcal |
Calculated from 300 calories per 100 g.
Caralluma extract is a concentrated supplement made from Caralluma, commonly Caralluma fimbriata, a succulent traditionally eaten in parts of India. It is sold as powder or capsules, and its concentration can vary between products.
Caralluma extract is marketed as an appetite suppressant, but evidence that it reliably reduces hunger is limited. Small studies do not establish a consistent effect, so it should not be expected to curb appetite for everyone.
Caralluma extract has not been shown to produce reliable weight loss on its own. Although it has been studied for weight management, the evidence is limited and does not establish it as an effective weight-loss supplement.
Take Caralluma extract according to the instructions for that specific product. Powders and capsules can differ in concentration, so do not transfer a serving measure from one product to another or exceed the label directions.
Caralluma extract can cause digestive discomfort in some people. Reported complaints include gas, constipation, or stomach upset; stop taking it if symptoms are severe or persistent.
Long-term safety of Caralluma extract has not been established. Research is limited, particularly for extended use, so short-term findings should not be treated as proof that taking it daily for months or years is safe.
There is no established evidence that taking Caralluma extract before meals works better. Follow the timing on your product’s label; if it irritates your stomach, taking it with food may be more comfortable.
Potential interactions with Caralluma extract have not been well studied. If you take prescription medicines, especially medicines that affect blood sugar, ask your doctor or pharmacist before adding the supplement.
You can mix Caralluma extract into food or a drink only if the product directions allow it. It is a concentrated supplement, not a culinary equivalent of fresh Caralluma, and heating may affect the product.
No. Caralluma extract is a concentrated supplement, while the plant is a food in some traditional cuisines. Eating the plant does not establish that a concentrated extract has the same effects or safety.
Vitamins
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B5
0.01mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Iron
0.08mg · 0% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Calcium
3.6mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
11mg · 0% DV
Sodium
1.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 9 calories in 1 teaspoon (small) (3 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Caralluma extract is a concentrated preparation made from Caralluma, a succulent plant native to parts of South Asia. Some varieties of the plant are traditionally cooked and eaten as a vegetable in India, while the extract is generally sold for use in small amounts rather than as a stand-alone food.
Its flavour can be vegetal and slightly bitter. Depending on the product’s form, it may be mixed into water or yogurt; follow the directions on the label, since preparations vary. It is not typically served as part of a meal in the way the fresh plant can be. The nutrition figures show carbohydrates and fibre, but a usual serving is only a small teaspoon. Mixing it into plain yogurt can soften the taste.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.