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Refreshing non-alcoholic herbal drink with vitamin C
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Sorrel mocktail (240 g) has 43 calories. That works out to 18 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.3 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 21.6 mg of Vitamin C covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
43
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
10.3g
· 4% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 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 92% · Protein 4% · Fat 4%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 9.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.3 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.5 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 | 43 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 90 kcal |
Calculated from 18 calories per 100 g.
Blend washed sorrel leaves with water and lemon, then strain if you prefer a smoother drink. Pour over ice and sweeten to taste. Recipes vary, so adjust the lemon and water to suit the leaves’ tartness.
A sorrel mocktail tastes tangy and green, with a sharp, lemony note from the leaves. Mint can make it feel fresher, while a sweetener softens the tartness.
No, a sorrel mocktail is made without alcohol. “Mocktail” means a mixed drink prepared without alcoholic spirits; check any premixed version’s ingredients if you need to avoid alcohol completely.
Not necessarily. This sorrel mocktail uses leafy sorrel, while Jamaican sorrel drink is typically made with hibiscus calyces, also called sorrel in the Caribbean. They are different plants and produce different drinks.
Yes, a sorrel mocktail works without added sugar. Its naturally sharp flavor remains, so try extra water, ice, or mint rather than adding a sweetener if you want a less tart drink.
No, a sorrel mocktail made from sorrel leaves does not naturally contain caffeine. It will only contain caffeine if you add an ingredient such as tea or an energy drink.
Yes, dried sorrel can be used, but it may give the drink a more concentrated flavor than fresh leaves. Steep it in water first, then strain and adjust the lemon and dilution to taste.
Keep a sorrel mocktail covered in the refrigerator and drink it as fresh as possible. Its color and flavor can change during storage; stir it before serving and discard it if its smell or appearance seems off.
A sorrel mocktail can be a refreshing way to drink sorrel, which provides vitamin C. The amount depends on the recipe and ingredients, and adding plenty of sweetener changes the drink’s nutritional profile.
People with a history of kidney stones should ask a healthcare professional before drinking sorrel mocktails regularly or in large amounts. Sorrel contains oxalates, and suitable intake depends on the person and type of stones.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
21.6mg · 24% DV
Vitamin K
7.2µg · 6% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Folate
9.6µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Iron
0.72mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
132mg · 4% DV
Sodium
9.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A Sorrel mocktail is a chilled, alcohol-free drink made with fresh sorrel leaves, often brightened with citrus and lightly sweetened. The leaves bring a distinctive tart, grassy flavour; this is leafy sorrel, not the hibiscus-based drink sometimes called “sorrel” in the Caribbean.
Serve it cold, still or topped with sparkling water, as a refreshing drink alongside a meal or on a warm afternoon. It is light in calories—18 kcal per 100 g—and sorrel contributes vitamin C. For a less sweet version, use less syrup and let the citrus and herbs carry the flavour.
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
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.07g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.