Sahlab Drink has an estimated glycemic index of 48 (range 42 to 55), which is low, and a glycemic load of 16 per serving (medium). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 cup (240 ml)) at 200 calories, with 6 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat.
International cuisine · Contains Sugar · Vegetarian. Serving: 1 cup (240 ml).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 35 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 20 g |
| Added sugars | 20 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Sodium | 100 mg |
Typical ingredients: Sahlab powder, milk, sugar, water, rose water, ground cinnamon, nuts (optional for garnish)
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Gateau Au Chocolat | 15 | 350 |
| Janssons Temptation | 15 | 350 |
| Muhallabia | 15 | 220 |
| Bhajiya | 14 | 300 |
| Charlotte Aux Fraises | 14 | 250 |
NutriOptio estimates 200 calories in one serving (1 cup (240 ml)) of a typical sahlab drink recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 16, which is medium (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.
NutriOptio grades a typical sahlab drink E on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical sahlab drink in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.