Roselle · Hibiscus sabdariffa
Roselle, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Good nutrient density 30/100
How many beneficial nutrients Roselle, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Roselle, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
82% from carbs
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Carbs 82%11.3 g per serving
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Fat 11%0.6 g per serving
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Protein 7%1.0 g per serving
What Roselle, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.3 g |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.0 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 14.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 12.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.3 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | — |
| Folate (B9) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 215.0 mg | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | |
| Magnesium | 51.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 37.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 208.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 6.0 mg | |
| Zinc | ~ | — |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 0.5 g | — |
About Roselle, raw
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a tropical shrub grown across Africa, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia for its fleshy, ruby-red flower calyces, the cupped sepals that surround the seed pod after the bloom fades. Tart and cranberry-like, with a vivid crimson color, these calyces are the source of the popular hibiscus tea sold around the world. Roselle is low in calories and rich in vitamin C and anthocyanin antioxidants, and hibiscus infusions have been studied for supporting healthy blood pressure.
Dried or fresh, the calyces are steeped into the bright, refreshing iced and hot teas known as agua de jamaica, karkade, and bissap, and they are also cooked into jams, jellies, syrups, sauces, and chutneys, while the young leaves are used as a tangy cooking green. A touch of sweetening balances their sharp tartness. Store dried hibiscus calyces in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, where they keep for a long time.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Roselle, raw?
There are 49 calories in 100 g of Roselle, raw, or about 28 calories in 1 cup, without refuse (57 g).
How much protein is in Roselle, raw?
Roselle, raw contains 1.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Roselle, raw?
Roselle, raw has 11.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Roselle, raw?
Roselle, raw provides 0.6 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Roselle, raw a good source of?
Roselle, raw is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C and Magnesium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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