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What is Strawberry?



Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation

General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes

Side Effects
Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women
Yes

Lactating Women
No

Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g

Carbs
7.68 g 64

Fiber
2.00 g 28

Sugar
4.89 g 56

Protein
0.67 g 43

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09 16

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.00 mcg 38

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg 35

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg 36

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.39 mg 37

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.13 mg 49

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg 38

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
24.00 mcg 10

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
58.80 mg 13

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.29 mg 28

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.20 mcg 27

Lycopene
0.00 mcg 9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg 30

Choline
5.70 mg 25

Fat
0.30 g 28

Minerals

Potassium
153.00 mg 55

Iron
0.41 mg 28

Sodium
1.00 mg 20

Calcium
16.00 mg 26

Magnesium
13.00 mg 22

Zinc
0.14 mg 19

Phosphorus
24.00 mg 21

Manganese
0.39 mg 13

Copper
0.05 mg 42

Selenium
0.40 mcg 13

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s
65.00 mg 12

Omega 6s
90.00 mg 21

Sterol

Phytosterol
12.00 mg 16

Water Content
90.95 g 9

Ash
0.40 g 34

Calories

Serving Size
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
33.00 kcal 46

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
32.00 kcal 45

Calories in Frozen Form
35.00 kcal 43

Calories in Dried Form
375.00 kcal 7

Calories in Canned Form
92.00 kcal 12

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice
41.00 kcal 36

Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal 19

Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal 34

Characteristics

Type
Berry

Season
Spring, Summer

Varieties
Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar

Seedless Variety
No

Color
Bright red

Inside Color
Pink

Shape
Conical

Texture
Juicy

Taste
Sour-Sweet

Origin
Europe

Grows on
Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type
Loam

Soil pH
6-6.5

Climatic Conditions
Cold

Facts

Facts about
  • Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
  • Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
  • Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
  • They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine
Yes

Beer
Yes

Spirits
Yes

Cocktails
Yes

Production

Top Producer
United States of America

Other Countries
Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer
Canada

Top Exporter
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Fragaria Ananassa

Synonym
Fragaria × ananassa

Classification

Domain
Eukarya

Kingdom
Plantae

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta

Division
Magnoliophyta

Class
Magnoliopsida

Subclass
Rosidae

Order
Rosales

Family
Rosaceae

Genus
Fragaria

Species
F. ananassa

Generic Group
Rose

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What is Strawberry Good For?

What is Strawberry? What is Strawberry good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Strawberry fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Strawberry Benefits are: anti depressant, asthma treatment, cancer prevention, heart care, improves stomach health, increases metabolic rate and prevents constipation and its general health benefits are: anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, controls blood pressure, eye care, maintains healthy cholesterol level and strengthens bones. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, brightens and lightens complexion, skin cleansing, treatment of acne and treatment of skin diseases and hair benefits are promotes longer and healthier hair, shiny hair and treatment of dandruff. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Strawberry side effects are: allergic reaction and its allergy symptoms are chest pains, eczema, hives inside the cheeks, itching, skin rash, swelling and watery eyes. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Strawberry.

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