Strawberry has a low glycemic index of 40 (typical range 35 to 45). A serving of 1 cup, sliced (166 g) has a glycemic load of 4, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 32 calories, 0.7 g protein, 7.7 g carbohydrate (2 g fiber, 4.9 g sugars) and 0.3 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 cup, sliced (166 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 32 kcal | 53 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.7 g | 12.7 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 4.9 g | 8.1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 153 mg | 254 mg |
Other fruits with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Sour Cherry | 22 | 4 |
| Clementine | 40 | 3 |
| Asian Pear | 35 | 3 |
| Figs | 35 | 3 |
| Plum | 39 | 3 |
Strawberry has a glycemic index of 40, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 cup, sliced (166 g) serving is 4, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of strawberry has a glycemic load of 4 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Strawberry has 32 calories per 100 g, and about 53 calories in a 1 cup, sliced (166 g) serving.
Strawberry is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Strawberries, raw” (FDC 167762). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group from our NOVA reference list.
General information, not medical advice.
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