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Sweet rosewater-flavored cordial
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Gilab drink (240 g) has 101 calories. That works out to 42 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.2 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
101
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
25.2g
· 9% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 101 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.2 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 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 | 101 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 6 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 200 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 139 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 147 kcal |
Calculated from 42 calories per 100 g.
Gilab drink tastes sweet and floral, with rose as its defining aroma. Recipes vary in sweetness and strength; a little lemon can make it taste brighter, while extra rosewater gives it a more perfumed flavor.
Yes, rose water is typically what gives Gilab drink its characteristic floral flavor. It is mixed with water and usually a sweetener, so Gilab drink is a prepared beverage rather than simply rose water served on its own.
To make Gilab drink, stir rose water and sugar into drinking water until the sugar dissolves, then chill it. Add the rose water gradually and taste as you go, since its aroma can become overpowering if you use too much.
Gilab drink is associated with traditions that use rose water in sweet drinks, including Iranian and wider Middle Eastern food cultures. Recipes and the name can vary by region, so it is difficult to assign every version to one precise place.
Gilab drink is usually served chilled, often over ice, as a refreshing sweet drink. It can be offered on its own or alongside a meal; a little lemon is sometimes added to balance its sweetness.
Yes, you can leave the sugar out or use less when making Gilab drink at home. The rose flavor will remain, but the result will taste less like a sweet cordial and more like lightly flavored water.
No, a basic Gilab drink made with water, rose water, and sugar does not contain caffeine. Caffeine would only be present if a separate caffeinated ingredient, such as tea, were added to the recipe.
No, Gilab drink is not a direct substitute for rose water in recipes. It is diluted and usually sweetened, so using it in place of concentrated rose water can add unwanted water and sweetness to a dish.
Keep homemade Gilab drink in a sealed container in the refrigerator and drink it within a few days. Discard it if its smell, appearance, or taste changes; follow the storage directions for a ready-made version.
Yes, Gilab drink contributes fluid because it is made mostly with water. Since it is usually sweetened, plain water is a better everyday choice for hydration, while Gilab drink is best treated as an occasional sweet drink.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2.4mg · 1% DV
Calcium
4.8mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
9.6mg · 0% 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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Gilab drink is a sweet cordial flavoured with rosewater, usually made by mixing a rose-scented syrup with water. Drinks of this kind are associated with South Asian and neighbouring traditions, where rose flavour is also used in sweets and other refreshments.
It is generally served cold, sometimes over ice, as a fragrant, lightly floral drink alongside snacks or desserts. The sweetness is prominent, while the texture stays light when diluted. Its nutritional energy comes mainly from carbohydrates; it contains no protein or fat. If you prefer a less sweet glass, use more water or ice, and adjust the syrup 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.