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Refreshing herbal lemonade with vitamin C
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Lemonade with sorrel (240 g) has 82 calories. That works out to 34 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.6 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 43.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 48% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
82
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
20.6g
· 7% 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 96% · Protein 2% · Fat 2%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 82 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 7% |
| 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 | 82 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 5 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 34 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 61 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 119 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 170 kcal |
Calculated from 34 calories per 100 g.
Lemonade with sorrel tastes citrusy, tangy and mildly herbal. Sorrel adds its own tartness, so the drink can taste sharper than plain lemonade; adjust the lemon and sweetener to balance it without masking the leafy flavor.
To make lemonade with sorrel, wash fresh edible sorrel leaves, blend or steep them in water, then strain and mix with lemon juice. Add sweetener to taste and chill before serving for a refreshing, herb-forward drink.
No, lemonade with sorrel made from leafy sorrel is not the same as Caribbean sorrel drink. Caribbean recipes usually use the red calyces of hibiscus, while this lemonade uses the leaves of the sorrel herb.
You can steep sorrel leaves in hot water or blend them with cold water for lemonade with sorrel. Steeping makes a more infused drink, while blending gives a greener, more pronounced leafy taste; strain either version before serving.
Yes, lemonade with sorrel can be made without sugar. The result will be more tart because both sorrel and lemon have a sharp flavor; taste it before serving, and add a little sweetener only if you want to soften the acidity.
Yes, you can make sparkling lemonade with sorrel by mixing strained sorrel-lemon concentrate with sparkling water just before serving. Adding the bubbles at the end helps keep the drink fizzy, and the plain sparkling water lets the herb flavor come through.
Lemonade with sorrel pairs well with grilled vegetables, fish, and lightly seasoned foods. Its tart, herbal flavor can cut through richer dishes, while a very sweet or strongly spiced meal may compete with the drink’s delicate leafy notes.
Store lemonade with sorrel in a covered container in the refrigerator and drink it fresh. Don’t leave a homemade, leaf-based drink sitting at room temperature for a long time, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
No, lemonade with sorrel is caffeine-free when made with sorrel, lemon and water. It will contain caffeine only if you add an ingredient such as tea, coffee or an energy drink.
Lemonade with sorrel can be part of a varied diet, but sorrel contains oxalates, which can matter for people prone to certain kidney stones. If you have a history of kidney stones or have been told to limit oxalates, ask a clinician about drinking it regularly.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
43.2mg · 48% DV
Vitamin K
12µg · 10% DV
Folate
14.4µg · 4% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
156mg · 5% DV
Magnesium
14mg · 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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Lemonade with sorrel combines lemon juice, water and sorrel leaves, often with a sweetener to balance their sharpness. Sorrel gives the drink a fresh, leafy tang alongside the familiar citrus flavour; recipes may steep the leaves or blend them into the lemonade and strain it. It is a herbal twist rather than a single fixed traditional recipe.
Serve it chilled on a warm day, alongside a meal, or as a refreshing alternative to plain lemonade. Its nutritional profile depends in part on how much sweetener is added: it has 34 calories per 100 g and very little fat. For a less-sweet version, use less sugar and let the tart lemon and sorrel 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.