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Berry-forward sweetened limeade-style beverage
In season: Summer · Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Forest limeade (240 g) has 98 calories. That works out to 41 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.5 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 19.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
98
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
24.5g
· 9% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 99% · Protein 1% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.5 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2 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 cup (medium) | 240 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 30 g | 12 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 41 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 164 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 205 kcal |
Calculated from 41 calories per 100 g.
Forest limeade is a sweetened limeade-style drink with a berry-forward flavour. Recipes commonly combine citrus juice, water, berries and a sweetener, but the exact fruit mix and proportions vary.
To make forest limeade, mix lime or lemon juice with water, berries and a sweetener. Crush or blend the berries to release their flavour, then strain the mixture if you prefer a smoother drink and serve it chilled.
Blackberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackcurrants all work well in forest limeade. There is no fixed berry blend, so use fresh or frozen fruit and adjust the mix to balance its tartness and sweetness.
Forest limeade includes berries, while regular limeade gets its main flavour from citrus, water and sweetener. The berries give forest limeade a fruitier taste and often a deeper colour.
Yes, you can make forest limeade without added sugar. Ripe berries add some natural sweetness; if the drink tastes too tart, add a small amount of the sweetener you prefer.
No, forest limeade made with citrus, berries, water and sweetener does not naturally contain caffeine. A version made with tea or another caffeinated ingredient would be different.
Yes, the water in forest limeade contributes to fluid intake. Since it is a sweetened drink, plain water is a better everyday choice for meeting most of your hydration needs.
Keep homemade forest limeade in a sealed container in the refrigerator and aim to drink it within two to three days. Stir before serving, and discard it if its smell, appearance or taste changes.
Yes, forest limeade can be frozen, though the fruit may separate and the texture can change after thawing. Freezing it in ice-cube trays is a convenient way to add it to other drinks.
Serve forest limeade chilled with ice, alongside a meal, or as a non-alcoholic party drink. Fresh mint or citrus slices can complement its berry flavour, but they are optional rather than essential ingredients.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
19.2mg · 21% DV
Vitamin K
3.6µg · 3% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
84mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.36mg · 2% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 98 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Forest limeade is a sweetened, citrus-based drink with a pronounced forest-berry character. Recipes can use lime or other citrus juice alongside berry juice, purée or flavouring; there is no single fixed regional recipe implied by the name. It is usually served cold, often over ice, as a refreshing alternative to plain lemonade.
It works well with a casual meal, picnic food or a light snack, and can also be poured as a non-alcoholic party drink. The taste balances tart citrus with berry sweetness, while the texture is generally smooth unless the drink contains pulp. Nutritionally, it is mostly a source of carbohydrate, with virtually no fat or fibre. If you prefer a less sweet glass, dilute it with sparkling or still water and adjust to 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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.