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Light salad with vitamin C and fiber
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sorrel carrot salad (120 g) has 46 calories. That works out to 38 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.9 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 114 µg of Vitamin K covers 95% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
46
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
8.9g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.4g
· 3% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 78% · Protein 12% · Fat 10%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 46 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| 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 serving (medium) | 120 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 70 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 30 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 38 kcal |
| 2 cup (shredded) | 140 g | 53 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 68 kcal |
Calculated from 38 calories per 100 g.
Sorrel carrot salad is made by combining thoroughly washed, dried, chopped sorrel leaves with grated carrot. Toss it with olive oil and a little lemon juice just before serving so the leaves stay fresh.
Sorrel carrot salad tastes tangy and fresh, with the carrot adding mild sweetness and crunch. Sorrel has a naturally lemony, tart flavor, so the balance can vary with the amount of carrot and dressing.
Yes, sorrel carrot salad is usually eaten raw. Wash and dry the sorrel leaves well, grate the carrot, and mix them together; cooking is not needed for this salad.
A simple olive-oil and lemon dressing works well with sorrel carrot salad. Since sorrel is already tart, add the lemon gradually and taste before adding more.
You can wash and prepare the ingredients for sorrel carrot salad ahead, but keep them separate from the dressing. Toss everything just before serving, because chopped sorrel wilts and dressed leaves can become limp.
Sorrel carrot salad pairs well with grilled fish, chicken, or meat, and it also makes a fresh side for beans or lentils. Its tangy flavor complements richer main dishes.
Sorrel carrot salad can taste sour because sorrel leaves have a naturally tart, lemon-like flavor. Add more grated carrot or use less lemon in the dressing to soften the sharpness.
No, the carrots in sorrel carrot salad are normally grated and used raw. Raw carrot keeps the salad crisp; grate it finely if you want it to blend more evenly with the leaves.
Yes, spinach can replace sorrel in sorrel carrot salad, but the result will be milder and less tangy. Add a little lemon juice to the dressing if you want to bring back some of sorrel's sharpness.
Keep sorrel carrot salad crisp by drying the washed leaves thoroughly and adding the dressing only when you are ready to eat. Store leftover dressed salad covered in the refrigerator and eat it soon, as the leaves soften quickly.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
114µg · 95% DV
Vitamin A
504µg · 56% DV
Vitamin C
21.6mg · 24% DV
Biotin
2.16µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.26mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
348mg · 10% DV
Iron
1.8mg · 10% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Sodium
50mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 46 calories in 1 serving (medium) (120 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 carrot salad brings fresh sorrel leaves together with grated or thinly sliced carrot for a simple, vegetable-led side. Sorrel has a bright, tangy flavour, while carrot adds sweetness and crunch. It is an easy home-style combination rather than a dish tied to one particular region, and it can be made wherever fresh sorrel is available.
Serve it alongside grilled foods, beans or a simple lunch; a little lemon and olive oil make a natural dressing. The salad is light and provides fibre, with about 2.6 g per 100 g. If you prefer a gentler tang, use more carrot, and dress the leaves just before serving so they stay fresh and crisp.
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
0.07g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.14g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.