Sea Buckthorn Wild Berries
An orange coastal vitamin bomb: small, brightly coloured berries that grow on thorny shrubs by the sea, with a strong, lively sourness and a unique orange oil in the pulp; one of the rare plants that contain omega-7.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
It is very sour; press a handful with carrot juice or blend it into a smoothie, or take a spoonful of its unsweetened concentrated juice diluted in water.
Best preparation methods
Drink it as fresh, cold, unpasteurised juice to preserve its rare omega-7 fat and vitamin C.
Important Nutritional Note
Its available carbohydrate is almost nil, so the glycemic index does not apply and the glycemic load is negligible; omega-7 fat (palmitoleic acid) may improve insulin sensitivity and reduce fat build-up in the liver.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (50 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 82 kcal | 41 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 3.1 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 1.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 5.2 g | 2.6 g |
| Dietary fibre | 4.8 g | 2.4 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It has 82 kcal per 100 g, ranking 47 of 52 in Fruit (lowest first).
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Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of the omega-7 fat in sea buckthorn?
It moisturises the body’s mucous membranes, helping with dry eyes, dry mouth and vaginal dryness, and supports the lining of the stomach and digestive tract.
How much vitamin C does sea buckthorn contain compared with lemons and oranges?
Sea buckthorn contains many times more vitamin C than lemons and oranges, making it one of the strongest natural sources of antioxidants.
What is the nutritional value of a 50 g portion?
It gives you 41 kcal, 2.6 g healthy plant fat and only about 0.8 g available (net) carbohydrate.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.