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Low-calorie leafy salad rich in vitamin C and vitamin K
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sorrel salad (120 g) has 38 calories. That works out to 32 calories per 100 g. It contains 5 g of carbs, 2.2 g of protein, 1.4 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 102 µg of Vitamin K covers 85% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
38
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
5g
· 2% DV
Protein
2.2g
· 4% DV
Fat
1.4g
· 2% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 21% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 38 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.19 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 46 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% |
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 serving (medium) | 120 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 55 g | 18 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 70 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 26 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 bottle (mini) | 250 g | 80 kcal |
Calculated from 32 calories per 100 g.
Sorrel salad tastes sharply tart, fresh, and slightly grassy, with a lemon-like tang from the leaves themselves. Pair it with olive oil, cucumber, or a mild dressing to soften the sourness rather than adding lots of lemon.
Yes, sorrel salad is commonly made with raw leaves. Rinse them thoroughly, dry them well, and trim any tough stems; raw sorrel keeps its bright, tangy character, while cooking makes the flavor milder.
Make sorrel salad by washing and drying fresh leaves, slicing them, and tossing them with olive oil and a little lemon or vinegar. Add spring onion, cucumber, or herbs if you like, and dress it just before serving so the leaves stay crisp.
Sorrel salad pairs well with grilled fish, eggs, potatoes, and rich or creamy dishes. Its tart leaves cut through heavier flavors, so a simple olive-oil dressing and a mild main course are often all it needs.
Store undressed sorrel salad ingredients in the refrigerator, with the washed leaves thoroughly dried and kept in a covered container. Dress the salad shortly before eating; once dressed, sorrel wilts quickly and is best eaten the same day.
Yes, garden sorrel can be used in sorrel salad if you are certain of the plant’s identity and it has been grown away from contaminants. Pick young, tender leaves for a milder taste, and wash them carefully before eating.
Make sorrel salad less sour by using more olive oil, adding cucumber, or stirring in a little plain yogurt. Taste before adding lemon or vinegar, since sorrel leaves already provide plenty of acidity.
Yes, yogurt works well in sorrel salad because its creamy, mild flavor balances the leaves’ sharp tang. Mix the dressing shortly before serving and avoid leaving the dressed salad to sit, as the leaves can soften and release water.
It can be a concern for people who need to limit oxalates: sorrel contains oxalic acid, and some kidney stones are linked to oxalate. If you have a history of calcium oxalate stones, ask your clinician or dietitian how often to eat it.
No, freezing is not a good way to preserve prepared sorrel salad because thawed leaves become limp and watery. If you have extra sorrel, freeze the leaves separately for cooked dishes instead, and make the salad with fresh leaves.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
102µg · 85% DV
Vitamin C
26.4mg · 29% DV
Vitamin A
144µg · 16% DV
Folate
54µg · 14% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.5mg · 22% DV
Iron
2.28mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
372mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Sodium
46mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sorrel salad is made with the fresh leaves of sorrel, a leafy herb used in cooking across Europe and parts of Asia. There is no single set recipe: the leaves may be combined with other seasonal greens and vegetables, then simply dressed.
Sorrel has a bright, lemony tang and tender leaves, making the salad a refreshing side for everyday meals. It works well with potatoes, eggs or grilled fish; milder greens can soften its sharpness if you prefer. It is a light, low-calorie choice with fibre and vitamins C and K, and needs little more than olive oil and a modest dressing to let its flavour come through.
Very high
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
0.19g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.29g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.48g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.