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Naturally caffeine-free, mildly sweet carob-based drink
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Carob drink (240 g) has 91 calories. That works out to 38 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.1 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 100.8 mg of Calcium covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 40 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
91
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
21.1g
· 8% DV
Protein
1.4g
· 3% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 89% · Protein 6% · Fat 5%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 91 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.1 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% |
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 cup (medium) | 240 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 6 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 76 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 125 kcal |
Calculated from 38 calories per 100 g.
Carob drink is made from carob, often using carob powder, extract, or syrup mixed into water or milk. Recipes vary, so a homemade drink and a packaged version may differ in thickness, sweetness, and added ingredients.
To make carob drink, stir carob powder or extract into a little warm water until smooth, then add more water or milk to taste. Mixing it with a small amount of liquid first helps prevent lumps.
Carob drink tastes mildly sweet, with roasted, earthy notes often compared to cocoa but without tasting exactly like chocolate. Its flavor is stronger when made with concentrated carob extract and lighter when diluted with water or milk.
No, carob drink is naturally caffeine-free. It does not provide the caffeine found in coffee or tea unless one of those drinks is added to the recipe.
Yes, carob drink can be mixed with dairy or plant-based milk. Milk gives it a creamier texture and mellows the earthy flavor; dissolve the carob in a little warm liquid first for a smoother result.
Carob gives the drink a naturally mild sweetness, but some recipes and packaged products also contain added sugar or syrup. Check the ingredient list on a packaged drink, or taste a homemade version before sweetening it.
Carob drink can be served either hot or cold. For a cold version, first dissolve the carob in a small amount of warm water or milk, then chill or add cold liquid to avoid a grainy, lumpy texture.
Store homemade carob drink in a covered container in the refrigerator and drink it soon after preparation. A version made with milk is perishable, so do not leave it at room temperature for an extended period.
Yes, carob drink can be a caffeine-free alternative to hot chocolate when mixed with warm milk. Its flavor is more earthy and less like cocoa, so adjust the amount of carob and sweetener to suit your taste.
People with diabetes should account for the drink’s naturally occurring sugars and any sugar or syrup added to it. Choose an unsweetened preparation where possible and fit it into your individual meal plan.
Vitamins
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B3
0.48mg · 3% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B5
0.12mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Calcium
101mg · 10% DV
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Magnesium
29mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
228mg · 7% DV
Sodium
19mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 91 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Carob drink is made from the pods of the carob tree, native to the Mediterranean region. Recipes use carob powder, syrup or pods simmered in water, sometimes with milk; packaged mixes can vary. Its gently sweet, toasted, slightly fruity flavour makes it a cocoa-like drink without caffeine.
It is served hot or chilled, often mixed with milk for a fuller, rounder cup. In Mediterranean communities and elsewhere, it can be enjoyed at breakfast or as an afternoon drink, and suits people looking for a caffeine-free alternative to cocoa. For a lighter version, make it with water or unsweetened milk and add cinnamon rather than extra sweetener.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.07g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.