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Rich in vitamin C, contains added sugar
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (whole) of Strawberries with powdered sugar (170 g) has 116 calories. That works out to 68 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.5 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 76.5 mg of Vitamin C covers 85% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (whole) · 170 g
116
KCAL / 170G
Carbs
27.5g
· 10% DV
Protein
1.4g
· 3% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 92% · Protein 5% · Fat 3%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27.5 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (whole) | 170 g | 116 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 18 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 27 g | 18 kcal |
| ½ cup (whole) | 85 g | 58 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 140 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 136 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (whole) | 255 g | 173 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 280 g | 190 kcal |
Calculated from 68 calories per 100 g.
To make strawberries with powdered sugar, wash and dry the berries thoroughly, remove the stems, and slice them if you like. Sprinkle on the powdered sugar just before serving so the fruit stays fresh rather than turning watery.
Strawberries with powdered sugar are best served soon after you add the sugar. As they sit, the sugar draws out the berries’ juice and the fruit softens, so prepare and chill the strawberries first, then sweeten them at serving time.
Powdered sugar melts on strawberries because moisture on the fruit dissolves its fine crystals quickly. Drying the berries thoroughly helps the coating last longer, though sliced or very ripe strawberries will still release juice.
Yes, you can make strawberries with powdered sugar using frozen berries, but they become softer and release more liquid when thawed. Thaw them first, drain off excess liquid, and add the sugar shortly before serving.
Strawberries with powdered sugar pair well with shortcake, sponge cake, pancakes, ice cream, or whipped cream. Their sweet, juicy flavor also works as a simple topping for plain yogurt or oatmeal.
Not exactly. Strawberries with powdered sugar are simply berries dusted with fine sugar, while macerated strawberries are left with sugar long enough to soften and release a noticeable syrup. The ingredients can overlap, but the texture and amount of juice differ.
Yes, wash strawberries before adding powdered sugar, but keep the stems on while rinsing so water is less likely to enter the fruit. Dry them well before cutting or sweetening, since extra moisture makes the sugar dissolve faster.
To keep strawberries with powdered sugar from getting soggy, use firm, dry berries and add the sugar just before serving. Avoid leaving sliced berries coated in sugar for long, because the sugar pulls moisture from the fruit.
Ripe, fragrant strawberries that feel firm are best for strawberries with powdered sugar. They have good flavor without falling apart as easily as overripe berries, and they hold their shape better when sliced and served.
Strawberries with powdered sugar provide vitamin C from the fruit, but the added sugar makes them sweeter than plain strawberries. For a less-sweet serving, use a light dusting and let the berries’ own flavor come through.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
76.5mg · 85% DV
Folate
40.8µg · 10% DV
B6
0.09mg · 5% DV
Biotin
1.36µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.51mg · 22% DV
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
247mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
39mg · 6% DV
Sodium
3.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 116 calories in 1 cup (whole) (170 g):
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Strawberries with powdered sugar are fresh strawberries lightly dusted with finely milled sugar. The simple preparation lets the fruit’s colour and flavour take centre stage, and is an easy way to serve ripe, seasonal berries as a quick dessert.
The berries are juicy, fragrant and often slightly tart; the sugar softens that sharpness and clings to their surface. They can be served after a meal or alongside tea or coffee, and also make a straightforward topping for plain yoghurt. Strawberries contribute vitamin C and fibre, while the added sugar raises the dish’s carbohydrate content. For a lighter serving, choose ripe berries and use a smaller dusting of sugar.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.07g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.19g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.