Calories in Roselle, raw
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Roselle, raw contains 49 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, without refuse (57 g) provides about 28 kcal.
Roughly 82% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 11% from fat and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
100 g provides 17% of the Daily Value for calcium, 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 12% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 49 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.64 g | 0.8% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 6 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.3 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 0.96 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A ? | 14 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C ? | 12 mg | 13% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.011 mg | 0.9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.028 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.31 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 215 mg | 17% |
| Iron ? | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium ? | 51 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus ? | 37 mg | 3% |
| Potassium ? | 208 mg | 4% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 7%
- Carbohydrates 82%
- Fat 11%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.96 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fat0.64 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Sodium6 mgin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water86.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (4)
| Water ? | 86.6 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.51 g |
| Energy ? | 205 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 287 IU |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw Raw | 53 | 1.9 g | 11.2 g | 0.7 g |
| Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, California and Arizona Raw | 37 | 0.5 g | 9.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Grapefruit juice, pink, raw Raw | 39 | 0.5 g | 9.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Grapefruit, raw, white, California Raw | 37 | 0.88 g | 9.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Carissa, (natal-plum), raw Raw | 62 | 0.5 g | 13.6 g | 1.3 g |
| Grapefruit, raw, white, Florida Raw | 32 | 0.63 g | 8.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Pummelo, raw Raw | 38 | 0.76 g | 9.6 g | 0.04 g |
| Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw Raw | 33 | 0.8 g | 7.5 g | 0.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw roselle?
100 g of raw roselle has 49 kcal. 1 cup, without refuse (57 g): about 28 kcal.
How much protein is in raw roselle?
Raw roselle contains 0.96 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.55 g in 1 cup, without refuse (57 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is above the median (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in raw roselle?
Raw roselle has 11.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw roselle?
Raw roselle contains 0.64 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw roselle contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (17% DV), Vitamin C (13% DV) and magnesium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw roselle?
100 g contains 6 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168170. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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