A Quick Look Into How Many Carbs Are In Strawberries

My taste buds tingle whenever I hear the word “strawberry”. Don’t your taste buds do that, too? Strawberries are popular in the fitness world because of its vitamin content. This fruit is also a great anti-oxidant and can rid your body of harmful toxins that can make you unhealthy. Flavonoids, a popular kind of anti-oxidant, can also be found in a strawberry. Flavonoids have the ability to reduce the risk of cancer and other related diseases.

Strawberries. Courtesy - http://free-extras.com

Strawberries, just like citrus fruits, are a good source of Vitamin C which aids in making the immune system healthy. Pregnant women can also benefit from this delicious treat because it is high in folate. Folate is a vital nutrient needed by pregnant mothers to make sure that their babies grow in their wombs without any abnormalities. Strawberries also contribute to a healthier digestion because it is rich in fibre. It’s sugar content is mostly fructose.

The carbohydrate content of strawberries differs depending on its size and its temperature. Raw, unsweetened, unfrozen strawberries have less carbohydrate than frozen ones.

Here is a chart to see how many carbohydrates are in unfrozen strawberries depending on the size.

Now, here is a chart to show how many carbohydrates frozen, unsweetened or sweetened, strawberries have.

Sweetened, sliced, frozen strawberries

Sweetened, whole, frozen strawberries

Unsweetened, frozen strawberries

Now that you have an idea of the carbohydrate content of strawberries, you can now modify the preparation of your strawberry treats to make them healthier or to suit the type of diet you are in. There are many ways on how you can prepare the strawberries.

Strawberries with whip cream. Courtesy - http://tallpoppycafe.ca

Most people enjoy strawberries with whip cream. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy that, too. However, there is a healthier alternative. Instead of whipped cream, use Chantilly cream instead. Whip it until you get the consistency you want. Limit your snack to 3 tablespoons of Chantilly cream only. Use 10 medium sized strawberries for this snack. This amounts to 194 calories. For breakfast, use a blender to create a strawberry smoothie. Mix it with low fat yogurt and do not add any artificial sweeteners.

Strawberries are a great source of vitamin C and carbohydrates. If you are currently enrolled in a weight loss plan, make sure that you eat them fresh and unsweetened.

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Linda Hamilton

Linda is a certified dietician and life coach. After 5 years of gaining experience with the NHS community, Linda now works on a freelance basis providing nutrition and dietary advice to clients across the UK. She strives to promote positive, practical messages about food and health to treat nutrition related health problems.