Strawberry is probably the most famous berry throughout the world. One cup of sliced 
strawberries weighs about 166 grams and provides 13 grams of carbohydrates, 3.3 grams of fiber and 1.2 grams of protein.
Average calories: 56 per one cup of fruit.
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Strawberry: one cup |
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Carbohydrate |
13 |
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Fiber |
3.3 |
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Protein |
1.2 |
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Fat |
0 |
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Calories |
56 |
Vitamins found in higher amounts: vitamins C, B9, K, B6 and B3.
Minerals found in higher amounts: manganese, potassium, magnesium, and iron.
Phytonutrients found in higher amounts and their health benefits: anthocyanins, flavonols (catechin, epicatechin, quercetin and kaempferol), phenolic compounds (ellagic acid, gallic acid, vanillic acid, caffeic acid, and ferulic acid), tannins and resveratrol are found in strawberries. They are potent antioxidants with anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and cardioprotective activities. They help reduce blood sugar, blood cholesterol and blood pressure as well.
Phytosterols are other phytochemicals found in strawberries. They are plant sterols that lower bad cholesterol and improve cardiovascular health.
