The strawberry is the most popular soft fruit. Eaten in Ireland, Strawberries are a delicious low calorie summer fruit which contain no fat and although they are low in sugar, they are sweet enough to be eaten without added sugar. This makes them ideal as a dessert (with cream, in flans & cakes fromage frais and as a jam) or as a tasty snack for slimmers. The Irish strawberry season has been successfully extended through new varieties and growing techniques.
Types
Indoor and outdoor strawberries
Areas Grown
Mostly in the south eastern and eastern areas of the country.
Calorie Content
25kcals/100g (raw) Strawberries.
Nutritional Value - Raw / 100g Strawberries
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Water |
89.5 Grams |
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Protein |
0.8 Grams |
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Fat |
0.1 Grams |
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Carbohydrates |
6.0 Grams |
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Vitamin C |
77 Milligrams |
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Vitamin E |
0.20 Milligrams |
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Vitamin A |
8 Micrograms |
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Folate |
20 Micrograms |
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Iron |
0.4 Milligrams |
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Energy Value K cal |
27 calories or 113 KJ |
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Dietary Fibre |
1.1 Grams |
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Niacin |
0.6 milligrams |
How to Store
Store in cool and dry place or refrigerator.
How to Cook
Strawberries are usually eaten raw, they can also be stewed or pulped for sauces, mouses and jams.