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Homemade fruit juice with reduced sugar
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Homemade low-sugar plum juice (240 g) has 82 calories. That works out to 34 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.2 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
82
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
20.2g
· 7% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 95% · Protein 3% · Fat 2%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 82 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% |
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 | 82 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 5 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 34 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 41 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 85 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 360 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 170 kcal |
Calculated from 34 calories per 100 g.
Simmer washed, pitted plums with water until soft, then strain the fruit and sweeten the liquid lightly. Taste before adding sugar: fully ripe plums can make the juice pleasantly sweet without much added sugar.
Ripe, fragrant plums make the best homemade low-sugar plum juice. Dark purple plums often give it a deeper color and flavor, while very firm or underripe fruit tends to produce a sharper, more tart drink.
Yes, homemade low-sugar plum juice can be made with no added sugar. Choose ripe fruit and taste the juice after cooking; if it is still too tart, add a small amount of sugar rather than sweetening the whole batch heavily.
No, you usually do not need to peel plums for homemade low-sugar plum juice. The skins add color and flavor during cooking, and you can remove them by straining afterward if you prefer a smoother, clearer drink.
Homemade low-sugar plum juice generally keeps for about 3–4 days in a clean, sealed container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it promptly, and discard it if it develops an unusual smell, fizz, or visible signs of spoilage.
Yes, homemade low-sugar plum juice freezes well. Cool it first, pour it into freezer-safe containers, and leave room for expansion. Thaw it in the refrigerator and stir before serving if the juice has separated.
Homemade low-sugar plum juice tastes sour when the plums are underripe or naturally tart, or when little sugar is added. Use riper fruit, dilute the juice slightly, or sweeten it a little at a time until it tastes balanced.
It may help some people, since plums contain sorbitol, but straining removes much of the fruit's fiber. Whole plums provide more fiber, and plum juice should not be relied on as a treatment for persistent constipation.
Yes, homemade low-sugar plum juice can raise blood sugar because plum juice still contains the fruit’s natural sugars, even with little or no added sugar. If you have diabetes, keep the serving modest and follow your usual glucose-monitoring advice.
Yes, homemade low-sugar plum juice can be part of a pregnancy diet when made with washed fruit, clean equipment, and safely refrigerated. Because it is unpasteurized, avoid juice that has been left out or stored too long; ask your clinician if you have a specific dietary concern.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
8.4mg · 9% DV
Vitamin K
8.4µg · 7% DV
B3
0.96mg · 6% DV
B5
0.24mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
288mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
26mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Homemade low-sugar plum juice is made by simmering plums with water, then straining the fruit and adding little or no extra sugar. The variety of plum shapes its colour and flavour, from gently sweet to pleasantly tart; some home recipes leave a little pulp in for a fuller texture. It is a simple way to use ripe seasonal fruit, rather than a standard bottled drink.
Serve it chilled as a refreshing drink with a meal or on a warm afternoon. It provides carbohydrates from the fruit and any added sugar, but straining removes much of the fibre found in whole plums. At about 34 calories per 100 g, it is relatively light; for an even less sweet glass, dilute it with water and skip extra sugar.
Medium
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 2
Minimally 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
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.07g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.