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Tart, aromatic, refreshing herb-fruit drink
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Sorrel, green plum, lemongrass and citrus mix drink (240 g) has 43 calories. That works out to 18 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.1 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 28.8 mg of Vitamin C covers 32% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
43
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
10.1g
· 4% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 90% · Protein 6% · Fat 4%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.7 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 |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 3 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 18 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 59 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 360 g | 65 kcal |
Calculated from 18 calories per 100 g.
It is a tart, aromatic drink made with sorrel, green plum, lemongrass and citrus. Recipes vary, and it may be brewed or simmered, then strained and served chilled; the ingredients alone do not define one traditional preparation.
You can steep or briefly simmer the sorrel, green plum, lemongrass and citrus in water, then strain the mixture. There is no single standard recipe, so adjust the steeping time and sweetness to suit the ingredients and your taste.
It tastes tart and herbal, with citrus notes. Green plum and sorrel bring much of the sharpness, while lemongrass adds a fragrant, lemon-like aroma; added sweetener makes the finished drink less sour.
No, sorrel, green plum, lemongrass and citrus are not sources of caffeine. The drink is caffeine-free unless it is combined with tea, coffee or another caffeinated ingredient.
It can be served either way, but chilling suits its tart, refreshing flavor. If you brew it hot, let it cool before serving; a hot preparation is also possible if you prefer a warm herbal drink.
Yes, you can make it without added sugar. The green plum, sorrel and citrus give it a naturally sharp flavor, so taste it before deciding whether you want to sweeten it.
Yes, green, unripe plums are the fruit used in this drink. They add a pronounced tartness, so taste the infusion before serving and adjust the sweetness if the result is sharper than you like.
Sorrel contains oxalates, which can matter for people who need to limit them, including some people with a history of calcium oxalate kidney stones. If that applies to you, ask your clinician how often this drink is appropriate.
Keep homemade sorrel, green plum, lemongrass and citrus mix drink covered in the refrigerator, and avoid leaving it at room temperature for long. Drink it soon after preparation and discard it if its smell, appearance or taste changes.
Yes, it contributes fluid because it is a water-based drink. It can be part of your fluid intake, but it should not replace plain water, especially after exercise or in hot weather.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
28.8mg · 32% DV
Vitamin K
33.6µg · 28% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
Vitamin A
43.2µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
288mg · 8% DV
Iron
1.44mg · 8% DV
Sodium
7.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 43 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.
The sorrel, green plum, lemongrass and citrus mix drink brings together tart sorrel and unripe plum with fragrant lemongrass and citrus. The name describes its ingredients rather than a single fixed regional recipe, so the balance can vary with the fruit and herbs used. Its flavour is bright and tangy, with an herbal aroma; it is usually most refreshing served chilled or over ice.
It works alongside savoury food or as a cooling drink on a warm day. Nutritionally, it is light, with 18 calories per 100 g. If the tartness is too sharp, dilute it with water; a little ice can also soften the flavour without masking the herbal and fruit notes.
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
0.07g
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.