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Refreshing hibiscus and fruit flavored drink, often sweetened and rich in antioxidants.
In season: Summer · Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Hibiscus fruit drink (200 g) has 76 calories. That works out to 38 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.4 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 14 mg of Vitamin C covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
76
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
18.4g
· 7% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 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 | 76 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.4 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.4 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) | 200 g | 76 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 57 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 250 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 400 g | 152 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 190 kcal |
Calculated from 38 calories per 100 g.
Hibiscus fruit drink usually tastes tart and fruity, with a floral note from the hibiscus. Added fruit and sweetener can make it sweeter or soften the acidity, so the flavor varies across recipes and products.
Not always. Agua de jamaica traditionally means a drink made by steeping dried hibiscus calyces in water, often with sugar; hibiscus fruit drink may also contain fruit juice, flavorings, or other ingredients.
Usually not: hibiscus itself is naturally caffeine-free. A hibiscus fruit drink can contain caffeine if it also includes black or green tea, guarana, or another caffeinated ingredient, so check the listed ingredients.
Some hibiscus fruit drinks contain fruit juice, while others get their fruit flavor from flavorings or concentrates. The name alone does not guarantee a particular fruit or juice content; the ingredients list identifies what is used.
Hibiscus contains antioxidant plant compounds, including pigments that give it its deep red color. The amount in a hibiscus fruit drink depends on how much hibiscus it contains and how it is made; it is not a treatment for illness.
Research on hibiscus tea does not prove that a sweetened or fruit-flavored hibiscus drink lowers blood pressure. Its hibiscus content can vary, so do not use hibiscus fruit drink in place of prescribed blood-pressure treatment.
Steep dried hibiscus in hot water, strain it, and mix the infusion with fruit juice or blended fruit to make hibiscus fruit drink. Chill before serving, and add sweetener only if the tart flavor needs balancing.
Yes, homemade hibiscus fruit drink can be served warm, although it is more commonly served chilled. If you are heating a packaged drink, follow its storage and serving instructions rather than heating it in its container.
There is not enough information to treat every hibiscus fruit drink as equally suitable during pregnancy, because recipes and hibiscus concentrations differ. Ask your healthcare professional before drinking it regularly or using concentrated hibiscus products.
Refrigerate opened hibiscus fruit drink in a closed container and follow the package’s instructions for how soon to finish it. Keep homemade versions chilled too, and discard the drink if its smell, appearance, or taste changes.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
14mg · 16% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.4µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Iron
0.4mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Calcium
16mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
36mg · 1% DV
Sodium
6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 76 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 g):
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Hibiscus fruit drink combines a tart hibiscus infusion with fruit juice or flavouring; some versions are sweetened, so the balance can range from tangy to distinctly fruity and sweet. It draws on hibiscus-drink traditions found in different parts of the world, though recipes and names vary by region.
It is often served chilled as a refreshing drink, alongside a meal or as an alternative to soft drinks; warm versions are also possible. The floral-tart flavour pairs well with savoury food and citrus. At 38 calories per 100 g, it can still contribute sugars when sweetened, so choose a lightly sweetened version or dilute it with water if you prefer a less sweet drink.
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.