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Low-calorie herbal drink
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Sorrel detox drink (240 g) has 29 calories. That works out to 12 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.5 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 43.2 µg of Vitamin K covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
29
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
5.5g
· 2% DV
Protein
1.4g
· 3% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 75% · Protein 19% · Fat 6%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 29 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 9.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% |
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 | 29 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 2 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 cup (half) | 120 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 60 kcal |
Calculated from 12 calories per 100 g.
Make a Sorrel detox drink by rinsing fresh sorrel leaves well, blending them with water, and straining if you prefer a smoother texture. Lemon, cucumber, or mint can add flavor; serve it fresh.
Usually not: a Sorrel detox drink refers to the leafy herb sorrel, while Jamaican sorrel drink is commonly made from hibiscus calyces, also called roselle. Check the recipe’s plant ingredient, since the names can be confusing.
No, a Sorrel detox drink has not been shown to flush toxins from the body. Your liver and kidneys handle waste processing; treat this drink as a refreshing way to enjoy sorrel, not as a cleanse.
A Sorrel detox drink tastes tart and green, with a lemony sharpness from the sorrel leaves. Cucumber or mint can soften the flavor, while adding citrus makes it more tangy.
You do not need to drink a Sorrel detox drink every day. Sorrel leaves contain oxalates, so people with kidney disease or a history of kidney stones should ask their clinician before making it a regular drink.
Yes, you can drink a Sorrel detox drink on an empty stomach, but doing so has no proven extra cleansing benefit. Its tartness may bother a sensitive stomach, so have it with food if that happens.
A Sorrel detox drink can be blended for a fuller, leafy drink or steeped for a lighter infusion. Blending keeps more of the leaf in the drink; straining either preparation makes it smoother.
Keep a Sorrel detox drink covered in the refrigerator and drink it as fresh as possible, ideally within a day. Its color and flavor can change as it sits; discard it if it smells or looks off.
No, a Sorrel detox drink made from sorrel leaves, water, and lemon is naturally caffeine-free. It will not add caffeine the way coffee, black tea, or some bottled energy drinks do.
Yes, honey can sweeten a Sorrel detox drink, but it adds sugar and masks some of the leaves’ tart flavor. Start with a small amount, taste, and adjust rather than making the whole batch overly sweet.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
43.2µg · 36% DV
Vitamin C
21.6mg · 24% DV
Vitamin A
108µg · 12% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.43mg · 19% DV
Iron
2.64mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
408mg · 12% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Sodium
9.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 29 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 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.
Sorrel detox drink is a homemade drink prepared by blending sorrel leaves with water or steeping them briefly. Some recipes add lemon, cucumber or mint, so the flavour and texture can vary. Sorrel’s naturally sharp, lemony taste gives the drink its characteristic freshness; it is not a traditional staple everywhere, but fits easily into modern home-made drinks and juices.
Serve it chilled between meals or alongside a light lunch. Straining makes it more like a clear, tangy infusion, while blending keeps the leaves in for a fuller texture. It is low in calories, with 12 calories per 100 g, and can be enjoyed without sweetener. If the sourness is too pronounced, add mint or cucumber rather than sugar.
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
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.7:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.