Strawberry
The world's favourite dessert for dieters and people with diabetes: a delightful flavour with very little natural sugar and a low glycemic index (40), packed with vitamin C and anthocyanins that support healthy arteries.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
A safe, delicious everyday fruit that hardly raises blood sugar; enjoy a whole bowl as dessert after a meal, or add them to Greek yoghurt with chia seeds.
Best preparation methods
Eat them fresh, whole and well washed, and avoid dipping them in sugar or using frozen strawberries coated in syrup.
Important Nutritional Note
For people with diabetes or insulin resistance, it is always recommended to consider the total glycemic load (GL) of the meal rather than relying on the glycemic index alone.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (150 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 32 kcal | 48 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g | 12 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 6 g | 9 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Dietary fibre | 2 g | 3 g |
| Insulin index | 37 · clinically tested (Holt / Bao) | |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Fruit with a glycemic index (29), it ranks 9 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is Strawberry good for weight loss?
Yes. Strawberry is very low in calories (32 kcal per 100 g), so you can eat a generous amount to add volume and fullness to a meal without many calories.
How does Strawberry affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 40 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 150 g portion has a glycemic load of 3.6 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Strawberry?
A typical 150 g portion of Strawberry provides about 48 kcal, 1 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate, 0.4 g fat and 3 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.