Strawberries: GI, GL, Carbs & Blood Sugar Impact

Q: "What is the GI of Strawberries?"

"The typical published GI of Strawberries is 40, with a reported range of 40-49 (evidence level: Moderate)."

Q: "How many carbohydrates are in Strawberries?"

"About 11.7 g per 1 cup sliced (152 g) (7.7 g per 100 g), including 3.0 g of fiber."

Q: "Is Strawberries suitable for people with diabetes?"

"Very low carbohydrate for a sweet fruit - usually a safe, satisfying choice."

Q: "What is the estimated glycemic load of Strawberries?"

"About 3.5 per 1 cup sliced (152 g), calculated as GI × available carbohydrate ÷ 100. See the methodology for the exact formula."

Glycemic index of strawberries (40), glycemic load, carbs per cup, and why strawberries are one of the lowest-carb fruits.

Category: Fruits · Nutrition data source: USDA FoodData Central · GI source: International Tables of GI & GL Values / University of Sydney · Last verified:

40 Glycemic Index Low

3.5 Estimated GL 1 cup sliced (152 g)

11.7 g Carbohydrate per 1 cup sliced (152 g)

3.0 g Fiber per 1 cup sliced (152 g)

Do Strawberries Raise Blood Sugar?

A full cup of sliced strawberries carries only about 12 g of carbohydrate with a published GI near 40 — among the lowest of common fruits. The main glucose risk is what gets added (sugar, syrup, cream) rather than the fruit itself.

How to Eat It

Plain strawberries, straight or with yogurt, are about as safe a sweet fix as a fruit can be. Watch jams and dried versions.

Nutrition Facts (Strawberries)

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving
Calories	32 kcal	49 kcal
Carbohydrate	7.7 g	11.7 g
Fiber	2 g	3.0 g
Sugars	4.9 g	7.4 g
Protein	0.7 g	1.1 g
Fat	0.3 g	0.5 g

Source: USDA FoodData Central, record FDC ID 2346409 ("Strawberries, raw"). Values may differ from brand-specific products.

Glycemic Index

Published GI: 40 (typical value).
Reported range: 40-49.
Evidence level: Moderate.
Note: One of the lowest-carb common fruits.

Sources: International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values (2008/2021); University of Sydney GI Database (glycemicindex.com). GI values are reported relative to a glucose reference.

Learn more: What is GI? · What is GL? · GI vs GL

Estimated Glycemic Load

GL ≈ 3.5 per 1 cup sliced (152 g).

Calculation: GI (40) × available carbohydrate per serving (8.7 g = 7.7 g − 2 g fiber) ÷ 100. Calculated by DMSafeHaven; formula per standard published GL methodology.

Diabetes consideration: Very low carbohydrate for a sweet fruit - usually a safe, satisfying choice.

What can change the impact?

Added sugar (cream, syrup) rather than the fruit itself
Portion size

GI values can vary with variety, ripeness, preparation and testing conditions. The value above is a typical published figure, not a universal prediction for every individual or every serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GI of Strawberries?

The typical published GI of Strawberries is 40, with a reported range of 40-49 (evidence level: Moderate).

How many carbohydrates are in Strawberries?

About 11.7 g per 1 cup sliced (152 g) (7.7 g per 100 g), including 3.0 g of fiber.

Is Strawberries suitable for people with diabetes?

Very low carbohydrate for a sweet fruit - usually a safe, satisfying choice.

What is the estimated glycemic load of Strawberries?

About 3.5 per 1 cup sliced (152 g), calculated as GI × available carbohydrate ÷ 100. See the methodology for the exact formula.

DMSafeHaven provides educational information based on publicly available nutrition databases and published research. It is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Nutrition values: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). GI values: published tables (see methodology). GI/GL estimates do not predict any individual's glucose response — test your own blood glucose with your care team's guidance.