Strawberry is one of these mouthwatering fruits which also have antioxidant properties that can flush dangerous toxic materials out of the body. Strawberries can also decrease cholesterol and it is also a powerhouse of vitamin C. While strawberries are known for their low calorie count, many people are concerned about the carb content in strawberries. The following table will show how many carbs there are in different sizes of strawberries as well as other nutrients they have.
Carbs in Strawberries
|
1 Small Strawberry (7g, 1’’ diameter) | |
|---|---|
|
Carbs |
0.5 grams |
|
Calories |
2 calories |
|
Potassium |
11 mg |
|
Sugar |
0.3 grams |
|
Fiber |
0.1 grams |
|
1 Medium Strawberry (12 g, 1-1/4” diameter) | |
|
Carbs |
0.9 grams |
|
Calories |
4 calories |
|
Potassium |
18 mg |
|
Sugar |
0.6 grams |
|
Fiber |
0.2 grams |
|
1 Large Strawberry (18 g, 1-3/8” diameter) | |
|
Carbs |
1.4 grams |
|
Calories |
6 calories |
|
Potassium |
28 mg |
|
Sugar |
0.9 grams |
|
Fiber |
0.4 grams |
|
1 Extra Large Strawberry ( 27 g, 1-5/8” diameter) | |
|
Carbs |
2.1 grams |
|
Calories |
9 calories |
|
Potassium |
41 mg |
|
Sugar |
4.1 grams |
|
Fiber |
0.5 grams |
|
100 Grams of Strawberries | |
|
Carbs |
8 grams or 2% of daily value |
|
Calories |
33 calories |
|
Potassium |
153 mg or 4% of daily value |
|
Sugar |
4.9 grams |
|
Fiber |
2 grams or 8% of daily value |
Delicious Strawberry Recipes
1. Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie
This recipe for a strawberry breakfast smoothie drink will make two servings.
Ingredients:
- 14-15 frozen strawberries
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup soy milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons sugar (decrease for fewer calories)
- 1 banana (if desired)
Instructions: Blend all ingredients in a blender and pour into two chilled glasses.
Nutritional Facts: Each glass of this refreshing breakfast drink contains about 236 calories and 5.9 grams of fiber. Leave out the banana to decrease the number of calories. The recipe includes 44.9 grams of carbohydrates and 3.7 grams of fat.
2. Strawberry Pie
Watch this YouTube video to learn how to make an easy strawberry pie.