A strawberry pie is a dessert made up of fresh strawberries, white sugar, cornstarch and water. The pie is baked and chilled for several hours and served with whipped cream.
Calories
One serving of strawberry pie contains 386 calories. The fat content provides 37 percent of the calories while carbohydrates provide 59 percent and protein provides 4 percent of the calories. The Fatsecret website claims that one serving of strawberry pie contains 19 percent of the recommended daily calorie amount.
Function
According to the Medlineplus website calories are found in the foods we eat; they are a source of energy for the body. The body requires energy to operate efficiently. The Food and Drug Administration website claims that adults should consume 2000 to 2500 calories every day.
Benefits
Despite having a high calorie content, one serving of strawberry pie contains 84 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C. According to MayoClinic.com, vitamin C helps the body's immune system. It's recommended that the average adult consume 2,000 mg of vitamin C each day.
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