How Many Calories Are In Strawberries?

How many calories are in strawberries? 3.5 ounces of strawberries contain about 32 calories and this is the nutrients in this portion size of one strawberry.

• Water- 91%
• Protein- 0.7 grams
• Carbs- 7.7 grams
• Sugar- 4.4 grams
• Fiber- 2 grams
• Fat- 0.3 grams

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Strawberries are a great weight loss food because of the soluble and insoluble fiber in them. The fiber in strawberries is also important because it is helpful for digestive health and provides friendly bacteria in the gut.

Strawberries are high in water, so the total carb content is low fewer than 8 grams of carbs. The most important vitamins and minerals for strawberries are Vitamin C, Manganese, Potassium, Folate, etc.

Vitamin C helps with skin health, protects against diseases because of the high antioxidant effect. One of the B Vitamins from strawberries is folate which is good. Some of the health benefits of strawberries are improvement in heart health, lower blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation and prevention of cancer.

There was a study in middle-aged people that showed that berries may improve cholesterol levels, blood pressure levels and blood platelet’s function.

A study revealed the effects of freeze-dried supplements on people that had Type 2 diabetes that were either overweight or obese. After 4 to 12 weeks of supplementing this they experienced a decrease in LDL bad cholesterol levels, inflammatory markers, and oxidized LDL particles.

The Bottom Line is strawberries are low in calories and high in nutrients and are a great weight loss food. Because of the high antioxidant effect of strawberries, it can help lower the risk of a lot of chronic diseases such as heart disease, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure levels, etc.

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