Strawberry
Benefits
1. Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, folate, and minerals like iodine, manganese, copper, phosphorus, and iron.
2. They have high antioxidant activity and contain bioactive compounds like flavonoids and phenolic acids.
3. Several studies showed strawberry consumption can reduce markers of inflammation in various populations.
4. Strawberry intake was associated with improvements in blood lipid profiles and antioxidant status in some studies.
5. Some research indicated strawberries may help improve postprandial insulin responses.
6. In a study with osteoarthritis patients, strawberry consumption was associated with reduced pain.
Reference:
PMCID: PMC6683271 PMID:31269727
Nutrition Facts
Strawberries, Raw
Serving size: 100 grams (100g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories
32
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Sugar Alcohol 0g
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 20mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Potassium 150mg 3%
Vitamin A 0mcg 0%
Vitamin C 59mg 65%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin K 2mcg 2%
Thiamin 0.02mg 2%
Riboflavin 0.02mg 2%
Niacin 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 3%
Folate 25mcg DFE 6%
Vitamin B12 0mcg 0%
Pantothenic Acid 0.1mg 2%
Phosphorus 20mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 3%
Zinc 0.1mg 1%
Selenium 0mcg 1%
Copper 0.05mg 5%
Manganese 0.4mg 17%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.