Graphs and Tables
Composition
As we can see in the tables, strawberries are mostly made up of water, and for this reason they provide very few calories. They are rich in fibers, which promote the functioning of the intestine. They are also a good source of vitamin C, which strengthens the defenses, is an antioxidant, and is necessary in the process of formation of collagen, red blood cells, bones and teeth. It also favors the absorption of iron present in food by our body.
Strawberry species (Fragaria / F.)
Nutritional Value per Cup of Various Types of Strawberry
There are thousands of varieties of strawberries. Almost all of them were grown with a certain objective: to be bigger, redder, to obtain a higher production, etc. The large-fruited cultivated strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) originated in Europe in the 18th century. Most countries developed their own varieties during the 19th century, which are usually especially suitable for the climate, day length, altitude, or type of production required in a particular region. In addition to the dominant commercial variety (Fragaria × ananassa), musk or hautbois, strawberry (F. moschata) is also cultivated in some areas for its unique musky aroma and flavor. Strawberries are native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and the cultivated varieties are widely cultivated throughout the world.
The sweetness of strawberries comes from the sugars fructose, sucrose, and glucose. The natural sugars in strawberries will not adversely affect blood sugar levels as they contain mostly fructose and fiber so anyone can enjoy a serving of strawberries, including diabetics. Natural strawberries have the least amount of sugar, being the best option to try. Frozen fruits are slightly below the level of the above. The word "sugary" may appear on a package of frozen strawberries, but that does not mean natural sweetness. This means that sugar has been added to it during the instant freezing process to make the strawberries sweet. When the word "sugary" appears on a package of frozen strawberries, it means that sugar has been added to it during the instant freezing process to make the strawberries sweet. Lastly, canned strawberries are often packed in heavy sugar syrup, making them the least recommended.
The proteins that strawberry has They are used in our body to create new proteins, responsible for building tissues, such as our muscle mass, and regulating body fluids, among other functions.
As is often the case with many fruits , natural strawberries are low in calories due to their high water content, where approximately 90 percent of their meat is water. The best option to apply to a healthy diet would be fresh strawberries. these being the best in general taking into account the three aspects evaluated. Due to the high amount of sugar, frozen and canned strawberries have the most calories, being more of a dessert than a healthy snack.