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Frozen strawberries
Calories & nutrition facts
unsweetened
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 35 kcal —
- Protein 0.4 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 7 g 3%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 2.1 g 8%
- Sugars 4.6 g —
- Sodium 2 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 2 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 41.2 mg 46%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.29 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 2.2 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.04 mg 3%
- Niacin (B3) 0.46 mg 3%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.11 mg 2%
- Vitamin B6 0.03 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 17 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 5.7 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 16 mg 1%
- Iron 0.75 mg 4%
- Magnesium 11 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 13 mg 1%
- Potassium 148 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.13 mg 1%
- Copper 0.05 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.29 mg 13%
- Selenium 0.7 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 35 | 0.4 g | 7 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × cup, thawed | 221 g | 77 | 1 g | 16 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × cup, unthawed | 149 g | 52 | 0.6 g | 11 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × berry | 10.6 g | 4 | 0 g | 0.7 g | 0 g |
| 1 × package (20 oz) | 567 g | 198 | 2.4 g | 40 g | 0.6 g |
| 2 × cup, thawed | 442 g | 155 | 1.9 g | 31 g | 0.5 g |
| ½ × cup, thawed | 110.5 g | 39 | 0.5 g | 7.8 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × cup, thawed | 663 g | 232 | 2.9 g | 47 g | 0.7 g |
| 4 × cup, thawed | 884 g | 309 | 3.8 g | 62 g | 1 g |
Similar foods
- Frozen strawberryunsweetened35 kcal / 100 g
- Strawberriesfrozen, sweetened, whole84 kcal / 100 g
- Strawberryfresh38 kcal / 100 g
- Frozen red raspberriessweetened103 kcal / 100 g
- Blackberriesfrozen, unsweetened64 kcal / 100 g
- Mixed berriesfrozen48 kcal / 100 g
- Blackberryfrozen, unsweetened64 kcal / 100 g
- Wild frozen blueberries57 kcal / 100 g
- Strawberry juicewithout sugar added16 kcal / 100 g
- Wild frozen blueberry57 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Frozen strawberries
Do you need to thaw frozen strawberries before eating or cooking with them?
No: add them straight from the freezer to smoothies, porridge or pancake batter. For a fruit salad or topping, thaw them in the fridge so they soften without becoming warm.
How do you thaw frozen strawberries without making them mushy?
Spread them in a single layer in a bowl and thaw in the fridge for a few hours; drain off the juice if you want the berries less wet. For a quicker thaw, seal them in a bag and sit it in cold water.
Can you use frozen strawberries in a cake or crumble?
Yes. Add them frozen to crumble or pie filling, tossing them with a little flour or cornflour to thicken the juice. In cakes and muffins, fold them in frozen at the end so they colour the batter less.
How do you make a quick sauce from frozen strawberries?
Put the berries in a small pan with a splash of water and simmer for about 8–10 minutes, stirring and crushing them as they soften. Leave the sauce chunky or mash it smooth for porridge, pancakes or yoghurt.
How long do frozen strawberries keep after opening the bag?
Keep them sealed in the freezer and use them within about 6–12 months for best flavour. Once thawed, refrigerate them in a covered container and eat within a day or two; don’t refreeze them after they have fully thawed.
Are frozen strawberries as nutritious as fresh strawberries?
They are a useful source of vitamin C: 100 g provides 41.2 mg. Fresh strawberries have 35.5 mg per 100 g, while frozen strawberries provide 41.2 mg per 100 g.
What can you use instead of frozen strawberries in a smoothie?
Frozen raspberries or blueberries work well; raspberries make it tangier and add more fibre, while blueberries give a milder, deeper-coloured smoothie. Use them in the same amount and add a little liquid if the mixture is too thick.
Are frozen strawberries usually sweetened?
Plain frozen strawberries are usually just fruit, but some packs contain added sugar or syrup. Check the ingredient list if you want unsweetened berries; sweetened strawberries can taste noticeably sweeter and are stickier once thawed.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168173 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded