Although strawberries are available throughout the year, the tastiest ones are picked between April and June. Fresh strawberries taste great with a sprinkling of sugar and a serving contains less than 100 calories.
Nutritional Information
One cup of strawberries provides 48 calories. This portion will provide 0.46 g of fat, 11.7 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of fiber and 1 g of protein. Sprinkling a teaspoon of sugar on top adds 16 calories, bringing the total to 64 calories.
Vitamin C
Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C. A serving of strawberries contain 162 percent of your daily vitamin C intake. Vitamin C is important for growth and repair within the body. Signs of vitamin C deficiency include dry hair and skin, bleeding gums and nosebleeds. The body will take longer to heal, bruise easily and be more susceptible to infections.
Other Nutrients
Strawberries are a good source of potassium and folate. They also contain antioxidants that have been found to prevent the growth of cancer cells in humans and animals, according to Lona F Sandon, MEd RD of the American Dietetic Association.
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