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Strawberry: Nutrition and who it suits

Strawberry is a good choice for weight loss, PCOS and diabetes, and fine in a portion for menopause. 100 g has 25 kcal, 1 g of protein and 2.5 g of fibre. One serving is one katori (100 g), about 25 kcal.

Strawberry

Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy25 kcal
Protein1 g
Carbohydrate3.4 g
Fibre2.5 g
Sugars3.6 g
Fat0.6 g
Vitamin C50.2 mg
Potassium140 mg
Magnesium15.5 mg

Where its calories come from

17%60%22%
  • Protein 17%
  • Carbohydrate 60%
  • Fat 22%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of strawberry?

About 25 kcal for one katori (100 g), and about 50 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (100 g) fills.

77%Vitamin C
50.2 mg
4%Potassium
140 mg
4%Magnesium
15.5 mg
4%Folate
8.9 µg
2%Protein
1 g
2%Calcium
15.3 mg

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code E063. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is strawberry good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

Only 25 kcal per 100 g, so you can eat a full portion.

PCOS and PCOD

Good choice

Only 3.4 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.

Diabetes

Good choice

Only 3.4 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.

Menopause

Fine as part of a meal

Not a standout for calcium or protein in a 100 g serving, but fine as part of a meal.

Weight lossGood choiceOnly 25 kcal per 100 g, so you can eat a full portion.
PCOS and diabetesGood choiceOnly 3.4 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.
MenopauseFine as part of a mealNot a standout for calcium or protein in a 100 g serving, but fine as part of a meal.

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Also called

Gujarati: strawberry; Kannada: Nela milli hannu; Kashmiri: Istaber; Malayalam: Stroberry; Punjabi: Lachi; Tamil: Strawberry.

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