QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in strawberry?
Raw strawberries contain about 32 calories per 100 g. One cup of strawberry halves is listed near 152 g, or about 49 calories, before cream, chocolate, sugar or other toppings are added.
32 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Strawberry nutrition facts per 100 g
The values below use the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
- Calories
- 32 kcal
- Protein
- 0.67 g
- Carbohydrate
- 7.68 g
- Fat
- 0.30 g
- Fibre
- 2.0 g
- Total sugars
- 4.89 g
- Potassium
- 153 mg
- Vitamin C
- 58.8 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 167762. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Carbohydrate
Strawberry is a relatively low-carbohydrate fruit by weight. Its carbohydrate includes natural fruit sugars and fibre.
Protein
Strawberries contribute very little protein; pair them with yogurt, cottage cheese, nuts or seeds when a more substantial snack is useful.
Fat
Plain strawberries contain very little fat. Cream, chocolate and pastry ingredients change the total substantially.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where strawberry fits in a varied eating pattern.
Vitamin C
Raw strawberries are rich in vitamin C in this reference record.
Fibre
The whole raw fruit supplies 2.0 g of fibre per 100 g.
Potassium
The reference amount contributes 153 mg of potassium.
Plant compounds
Strawberries contain pigments and other plant compounds not fully described by a calorie-and-macro panel.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Frozen
Unsweetened frozen strawberries remain different from products packed with added sugar.
Sweetened
Sugar, syrup and sweetened sauces must be included in the total.
Dried
Removing water concentrates calories and sugars by weight.
Smoothies
Milk, yogurt, juice, protein powder and sweeteners are separate ingredients.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How strawberry can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Fruit intake
Strawberries add fruit, colour and flavour for relatively few calories.
Fibre goals
They contribute fibre alongside other fruit, vegetables, legumes and whole grains.
Calorie planning
Large plain portions remain modest in calories, while toppings can dominate the total.
Balanced snacks
Pair with protein or fat when greater staying power is helpful.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Choose
Avoid berries with visible mould, leaking areas or widespread collapse.
Refrigerate
Keep strawberries cold and reasonably dry.
Wash
Rinse gently under running water shortly before eating.
After cutting
Cover and refrigerate cut berries promptly.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log strawberry more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
- 01
Confirm the raw or processed strawberry state.
- 02
Use edible grams when possible; berry sizes vary.
- 03
Log cream, chocolate, sugar, granola and other toppings separately.
- 04
For fruit salad, smoothies or desserts, log the full recipe and your portion.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Strawberry calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in one strawberry?
A 12 g medium berry is about 4 calories; size varies.
How many calories are in a cup?
One cup of halves at 152 g is about 49 calories.
Are frozen strawberries higher in calories?
Plain unsweetened frozen berries are similar; added sugar changes the product.
Are strawberries high in sugar?
They contain natural sugars, with 4.89 g per 100 g in this record.
Should toppings be logged?
Yes. Cream, chocolate, yogurt, granola and sugar are separate calorie sources.
KEEP EXPLORING
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SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Values are for raw strawberries per 100 g edible portion. Frozen, canned, dried and sweetened strawberry products have separate records.
Open USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 167762 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.