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A refreshing drink made with hibiscus infusion, soda water, lemon and typically added sugar.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Hibiscus soda lemon drink (250 g) has 88 calories. That works out to 35 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.8 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 8.8 mg of Vitamin C covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 250 g
88
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
21.8g
· 8% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 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 | 88 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.8 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3 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) | 250 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 5 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 35 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 200 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 300 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 116 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 123 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 175 kcal |
Calculated from 35 calories per 100 g.
Make a hibiscus soda lemon drink by mixing chilled hibiscus tea with lemon juice and sparkling water. Add the sparkling water just before serving to keep the drink fizzy, and sweeten it to taste.
A hibiscus soda lemon drink made with hibiscus, lemon and plain soda water is naturally caffeine-free. A bottled mix or added tea could contain caffeine, so the ingredients matter if you are avoiding it.
A hibiscus soda lemon drink tastes tart and floral, with citrus brightness and a fizzy finish. Sugar softens the sharpness, while a stronger hibiscus infusion makes the drink more intense and tangy.
Yes, you can make a hibiscus soda lemon drink without sugar. Hibiscus and lemon both have a tart flavor, so taste the mixture before adding any sweetener; a little extra soda can also soften it.
A hibiscus soda lemon drink is not a treatment for high blood pressure. Studies of hibiscus suggest it may affect blood pressure, but the drink's hibiscus strength varies; anyone taking blood-pressure medication should ask their clinician before drinking it regularly.
To keep a hibiscus soda lemon drink fizzy, chill the hibiscus infusion and soda separately, then combine them just before serving. Stir gently and avoid preparing a large batch hours ahead, since the bubbles dissipate.
Yes, dried hibiscus flowers work well in a hibiscus soda lemon drink. Steep them in hot water, strain out the flowers, and cool the infusion fully before combining it with lemon and soda.
The safety of a hibiscus soda lemon drink during pregnancy is not well established, particularly when it contains a concentrated hibiscus infusion. Ask your healthcare provider before drinking it regularly while pregnant.
A mixed hibiscus soda lemon drink loses its fizz quickly, so it is best served soon after mixing. For advance preparation, refrigerate the strained hibiscus infusion separately and add lemon and soda when serving.
Yes, bottled lemon juice can be used in a hibiscus soda lemon drink, though freshly squeezed lemon usually gives it a brighter aroma. Add the juice gradually and taste, since bottled products vary in tartness.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
8.75mg · 10% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
B6
0.03mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.08mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.38mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
45mg · 1% DV
Sodium
13mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Hibiscus soda lemon drink combines a chilled hibiscus infusion with sparkling water, lemon juice and usually sugar. It is better understood as a modern, fizzy take on hibiscus drinks enjoyed in several parts of the world than as a dish with one clearly defined place of origin.
Its tart, floral flavour is brightened by lemon, while the bubbles make it especially refreshing over ice. Serve it alongside a meal or as a non-alcoholic option at a summer gathering. With added sugar, most of its energy comes from carbohydrates; it contains very little protein or fat. Use less sugar, or adjust the lemon to taste, for a lighter, sharper 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.