Strawberries
(Fragaria virginiana and Fragaria chilioensis)
General Information
- Fresh season typically June 5th through June 24th.
- Large fruit, fully red internal and external color.
- Highly soluble solids, excellent titratable acidity, excellent flesh integrity when processed
Health Benefits
- Has potent Antioxidant Protection found in its Phenols (anthocyanins, anthocyanins 2, and ellagitannins).
- The ellagitannin content of strawberries has actually been associated with decreased rates of cancer death.
- Researchers have found that strawberries help protect the brain from oxidative stress and may reduce the effects of age-related declines in brain function.
- Studies have shown that vitamin C-rich foods, such as Strawberries, provide humans with protection against inflammatory polyarthritis, a form of rheumatoid arthritis involving two or more joints.
| Nutients | Value Per 100 Grams | Units | |
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| g=grams; mg=milligrams; kcal=kilocalories; iu=international units; | |||
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference |
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Proximate |
Water |
91.57 |
g |
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Energy |
30.00 |
kcal |
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Protein |
0.61 |
g |
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Total lipid (fat) |
0.37 |
g |
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Ash |
0.43 |
g |
|
Carbohydrate, by difference |
7.02 |
g |
|
Sugars, total dietary fibers |
2.30 |
g |
Minerals |
Calcium, Ca |
14.00 |
g |
|
Iron, Fe |
0.38 |
mg |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
10.00 |
mg |
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Phosphorus, P |
19.00 |
mg |
|
Potassium, K |
166.00 |
mg |
|
Sodium, Na |
1.00 |
mg |
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Zink, Zn |
0.13 |
mg |
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Copper, Cu |
0.049 |
mg |
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Manganese, Mn |
0.29 |
mg |
|
Selenium, Se |
0.70 |
mcg |
Vitamins |
Vitamin C |
56.70 |
mg |
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Thiamin |
0.02 |
mg |
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Riboflavin |
0.066 |
mg |
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Niacin |
0.23 |
mg |
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Pantothenic Acid |
0.34 |
mg |
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Vitamin B-6 |
0.059 |
mg |
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Folate |
17.70 |
mcg |
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Vitamin A |
27.00 |
UI |
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Vitamin E |
0.14 |
mg |
