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Refreshing, vitamin C rich, low calorie
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Green drink (sorrel and lemon) (200 g) has 36 calories. That works out to 18 calories per 100 g. It contains 8 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 56 mg of Vitamin C covers 62% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
36
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
8g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 83% · Protein 12% · Fat 5%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 36 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% |
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) | 200 g | 36 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 90 kcal |
Calculated from 18 calories per 100 g.
A green drink with sorrel and lemon is a tart, refreshing drink made by blending sorrel leaves with lemon and liquid, usually water. Recipes vary, so it may be served strained or with the blended leaves.
Blend thoroughly washed sorrel leaves with lemon juice and cold water, then strain if you prefer a smoother drink. Start with a small amount of lemon and adjust the water to balance the sorrel’s sharp, tangy flavor.
Yes, sorrel is commonly used raw in a green drink with lemon. Wash the leaves carefully under running water and discard any wilted or damaged ones; blending does not cook them.
A green drink with sorrel and lemon tastes tangy, grassy, and distinctly tart. Both ingredients bring acidity, so add more water if the flavor is too sharp rather than assuming you need extra sweetener.
A green drink with sorrel and lemon is best made fresh, but you can keep it covered in the refrigerator and drink it within a day. Its color and flavor may change as it sits; discard it if it smells off.
Yes, you can freeze a green drink with sorrel and lemon in a freezer-safe container, leaving room for expansion. Thaw it in the refrigerator and stir or blend again, since the texture may separate.
No, a green drink with sorrel and lemon does not need sugar, though you can sweeten it to taste. Try diluting it with more water first; adding sugar or honey increases its sweetness.
Yes, a green drink with sorrel and lemon contributes fluid because it is made with liquid. It can be a refreshing option, but plain water remains a straightforward everyday choice for hydration.
Many people can include a moderate serving in their routine, but daily drinking is not necessary. Sorrel contains oxalates, so anyone with kidney disease or a history of kidney stones should ask a healthcare professional about suitable intake.
No, a green drink with sorrel and lemon does not perform a special detox. The liver and kidneys handle the body’s waste processing; this drink can provide fluid, but it does not cleanse or remove toxins.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
56mg · 62% DV
Vitamin A
240µg · 27% DV
Folate
36µg · 9% DV
Vitamin E
1mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
220mg · 6% DV
Calcium
60mg · 6% DV
Sodium
4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 36 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 g):
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Green drink (sorrel and lemon) combines the tart leaves of sorrel with lemon and water. There is no single defining regional recipe: it is an adaptable homemade drink, often blended or mixed to bring out the leaves’ fresh, citrusy flavour.
Serve it chilled as a refreshing drink alongside a meal or on a warm day. Sorrel drinks appear in different home-cooking traditions, while this simple lemon version can be made wherever fresh sorrel is available. It is low in calories—18 per 100 g—and provides vitamin C. For a lighter, less sweet-tasting version, skip added sugar and adjust the amount of water to balance the sorrel’s sharpness.
High
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.06g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.