- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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