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Nutrition & Carbs in Strawberries

Strawberries are a nutrient-dense food, full of vitamins and minerals essential for promoting optimal health. Like other brightly colored berries, strawberries red color reflects its potent antioxidant content. Antioxidants found in strawberries help reduce cell damage caused by free radicals, reducing the risk of cancers, cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases.

  1. Carbohydrate Content

    • Strawberries content relatively small amounts of carbohydrates, at only 7.68 grams per 100 gram serving. That equates to less than 3% of you recommended daily carbohydrate intake -- based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Almost 5 grams of these carbohydrates comes from the strawberry's sugar content, with fructose and dextrose being the most abundant.

    Fat, Calories and Fiber

    • At less than 0.5%, the fat content of strawberries is negligible. A 100 gram serving provides just 32 calories, equating to 1.6% of your recommended daily allowance (RDA). The same serving contains 2 grams of fiber, almost 10% of an adult female's required daily fiber intake.

    Vitamins

    • Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C, containing 58.8mg per 100 gram serving -- almost 75% of the RDA. Strawberries also contain a small amount of B-vitamins: Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin. Minimal amount of B-6, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin K are also present.

    Minerals

    • Strawberries also contain a range of minerals. At over 19% of your RDA per 100 grams, strawberries are a good source of Manganese. The same serving provides 153mg, or 7.65% RDA of Potassium; 0.048mg, or 4.8% RDA of Copper; and over 2% RDA of Calcium, Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus.

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