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Vitamin C source, antioxidant, refreshing beverage
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Hibiscus fruit juice (200 g) has 90 calories. That works out to 45 calories per 100 g. It contains 22 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 36 mg of Vitamin C covers 40% 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
90
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
22g
· 8% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 96% · Protein 2% · Fat 2%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.4 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) | 200 g | 90 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 250 g | 113 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 113 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 225 kcal |
Calculated from 45 calories per 100 g.
Hibiscus fruit juice is usually tart and fruity, with a light floral note. Sweetening softens the sharpness, while serving it chilled makes it especially refreshing; its exact flavor depends on the ingredients and preparation.
Hibiscus fruit juice is often made by steeping dried hibiscus calyces in hot water, straining the liquid, then chilling and diluting it. You can add lemon or sweetener, though recipes made with actual fruit may differ.
No, hibiscus fruit juice made from hibiscus alone is naturally caffeine-free. It is not like black tea or coffee, though a blended or packaged drink may include other caffeinated ingredients.
No, they are not always the same. Hibiscus tea is typically a brewed infusion served hot, while hibiscus fruit juice is often chilled and diluted; some juice recipes, however, use brewed hibiscus as their base.
Hibiscus preparations may affect blood pressure, but the effect of hibiscus fruit juice depends on how much hibiscus it contains. If you take blood-pressure medicine or already have low blood pressure, ask your clinician before drinking it regularly.
There is not enough clear evidence to establish a safe amount of hibiscus fruit juice during pregnancy. Because hibiscus preparations may have physiological effects, avoid regular or concentrated servings unless your healthcare professional says otherwise.
Hibiscus fruit juice does not cause weight loss by itself. An unsweetened version can replace a sugary drink, but sweetened juice adds energy and should not be treated as a weight-loss remedy.
Most drinks called hibiscus juice are made from the fleshy red calyces around the flower of Hibiscus sabdariffa, not from a conventional fruit. Recipes and product names vary, so the term does not always describe literal fruit juice.
Many adults can include a modest serving of hibiscus fruit juice in their routine, particularly if it is not heavily sweetened. Avoid treating concentrated hibiscus drinks as medicine, especially if you take medication or have low blood pressure.
Keep opened hibiscus fruit juice covered in the refrigerator and use homemade juice promptly. Do not leave it at room temperature for extended periods, and discard it if its smell, appearance, or taste changes unexpectedly.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
36mg · 40% DV
Biotin
0.6µg · 2% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.06mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.4mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Calcium
16mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
40mg · 1% DV
Sodium
6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 90 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Despite its name, Hibiscus fruit juice is often made from the fleshy calyces of roselle, a hibiscus plant, rather than from a conventional fruit. Depending on the product, it may also contain fruit juice or added sweetener. Roselle drinks are especially familiar in parts of Africa, the Caribbean and Asia, where they are often prepared as a tart infusion.
Its bright red colour and pleasantly sharp, refreshing taste make it enjoyable chilled, sometimes over ice, or served warm like a tisane. It can accompany a meal or work as a caffeine-free alternative to tea. Since much of its carbohydrate may come from sugar, check the label if you are watching sweetness; diluting it with water or choosing an unsweetened version keeps the drink lighter.
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
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.