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A refreshing, tart, low-calorie drink prepared with sorrel, lemon and green plum.
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Sorrel, Lemon and Green Plum Drink (250 g) has 30 calories. That works out to 12 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 45 µg of Vitamin K covers 38% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 250 g
30
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 0% · Fat 100%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
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) | 250 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 2 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 12 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 125 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 24 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 60 kcal |
Calculated from 12 calories per 100 g.
To make Sorrel, Lemon and Green Plum Drink, wash the sorrel, remove the stones from the plums, and blend or steep them with lemon juice and water. Strain it if you prefer a smoother drink, then chill and adjust the tartness to taste.
Sorrel, Lemon and Green Plum Drink tastes sharply tart, citrusy, and lightly herbal. Green plums and lemon both contribute acidity, while sorrel adds a leafy note. Diluting it with cold water softens the sourness without masking its fresh flavor.
Yes, you can sweeten Sorrel, Lemon and Green Plum Drink with sugar, honey, or another sweetener. Since green plums and lemon can be very sour, taste the drink first and add the sweetener gradually rather than following a fixed amount.
Sorrel, Lemon and Green Plum Drink is best freshly made, but you can keep it covered in the refrigerator for a short time. Its flavor and color may change as it sits, so stir it before serving and discard it if its smell or appearance seems off.
Yes, Sorrel, Lemon and Green Plum Drink is caffeine-free when made with sorrel, lemon, green plums, and water. Adding tea or another caffeinated ingredient would change that, so check the ingredients if you are drinking a bottled or prepared version.
Yes, you can make Sorrel, Lemon and Green Plum Drink without a blender. Crush or finely chop the pitted green plums and sorrel, combine them with lemon and water, let the mixture infuse, and strain it before serving.
People with a history of kidney stones should be cautious with Sorrel, Lemon and Green Plum Drink because sorrel contains oxalates, which may matter for some stone types. Ask your clinician or dietitian whether sorrel fits your individual dietary advice.
Sorrel, Lemon and Green Plum Drink is made from food ingredients, but sorrel intake may need individual consideration during pregnancy, especially in large or concentrated amounts. Ask your prenatal care professional if you plan to drink it regularly or have been given dietary restrictions.
Yes, Sorrel, Lemon and Green Plum Drink can be served warm, although it is more commonly enjoyed chilled for its refreshing tartness. Steep the ingredients in hot water rather than boiling them for a long time to retain more of their fresh flavor.
You can replace some or all of the green plums in Sorrel, Lemon and Green Plum Drink with tart green apple or cucumber. Green apple keeps a fruity sharpness, while cucumber makes the drink milder; adjust the lemon to balance the changed flavor.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
45µg · 38% DV
Vitamin C
23.75mg · 26% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Folate
12.5µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
180mg · 5% DV
Manganese
0.09mg · 4% DV
Calcium
30mg · 3% DV
Sodium
7.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sorrel, Lemon and Green Plum Drink brings together the leafy, tangy taste of sorrel with the sharp citrus of lemon and the tartness of unripe green plums. It is a seasonal drink that can be made by blending or steeping the ingredients with water, then serving it chilled; recipes vary in whether they add a sweetener. The combination is especially suited to spring and summer, when green plums are in season.
Its crisp, sour flavour works well alongside a meal or as a refreshing drink on a warm day. At 12 calories per 100 g, it is a light choice when you want something more flavourful than plain water. Adjust any added sweetener to taste, or serve it with mint for a fresh herbal note.
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
0.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.03g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.7:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.