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Homemade strained juice from sour plums, assumed unsweetened; naturally low in calories.
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Homemade sour plum juice (240 g) has 72 calories. That works out to 30 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.3 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 10.8 mg of Vitamin C covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 40 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
72
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
17.3g
· 6% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 94% · Protein 4% · Fat 2%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 72 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.7 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) | 240 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 5 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (medium) | 45 g | 14 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 90 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 150 kcal |
Calculated from 30 calories per 100 g.
Homemade sour plum juice is made by simmering washed sour plums in water until soft, then straining the liquid without crushing the pits. Dilute the concentrate to taste and chill it; sweetener is optional.
Firm, tart green plums work best for homemade sour plum juice because they give it its characteristic sharp flavor. Discard bruised or moldy fruit, and wash the plums well before cooking.
Yes, homemade sour plum juice can be made without sugar. It will taste distinctly tart, so dilute it with water if needed; adding sweetener to individual servings lets everyone adjust the taste.
Homemade sour plum juice can taste bitter if the plum pits are crushed or the fruit is cooked for too long. Simmer only until the plums soften, avoid breaking the pits, and strain out stems and solids.
Add water to make homemade sour plum juice less tart. If you want it sweeter too, stir a little sweetener into each glass rather than sweetening the whole batch, so you can control the flavor.
Boiling is a common way to make homemade sour plum juice because it softens the fruit and draws out its flavor and color. Stop cooking once the plums are soft; prolonged boiling can give the drink an unpleasant taste.
Homemade sour plum juice generally keeps for about 3–4 days in a clean, covered container in the refrigerator. Discard it if its smell, appearance, or taste changes noticeably.
Yes, homemade sour plum juice can be frozen. Leave room in the container for expansion, thaw only what you plan to use in the refrigerator, and do not refreeze juice once it has thawed.
Yes, homemade sour plum juice contributes fluid and can be a refreshing drink. It is not a substitute for an oral rehydration solution when someone needs to replace fluids and salts lost through illness.
Yes, the acidity of homemade sour plum juice may trigger heartburn or stomach discomfort in people sensitive to acidic drinks. If you notice symptoms, stop drinking it or try a smaller, more diluted serving.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
10.8mg · 12% DV
B3
0.84mg · 5% DV
B6
0.07mg · 4% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
180mg · 5% DV
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
12mg · 3% 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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Homemade sour plum juice is made by simmering tart plums in water and straining the liquid. It is a seasonal, home-prepared drink; the recipe can include sweetener, but an unsweetened version lets the fruit’s sharp, tangy flavour come through. In places where sour plums are grown, it is often enjoyed chilled as a refreshing drink, and it can also be served alongside a meal.
Straining leaves much of the fruit’s pulp behind, so the juice is low in fibre and naturally low in calories. Its carbohydrates come mainly from the fruit. If the tartness is too intense, dilute it with cold water rather than adding sugar; it also pairs well with savoury foods.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.