Strawberries glycemic index
Strawberries has a glycemic index of 40, which is low. A 120 g serving (about 1 cup) has a glycemic load of 3 (low).
Also known as: strawberry
- Serving120 g
- Available carbs6.8 g
- Fiber2.4 g
- Sugars5.9 g
- Protein0.8 g
- Calories38 kcal
Serving: about 1 cup.
What to know
Strawberries are low GI and among the lowest-carb fruits, so a full cup has a very small glycemic load. They are one of the easiest fruits to fit into a low-GI diet.
Glycemic load by portion size
GI stays the same whatever you eat, but glycemic load scales with the amount: eating twice as much doubles the effect on blood sugar.
| Amount | Available carbs | Glycemic load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 2.9 g | 1 | Low |
| 100 g | 5.7 g | 2 | Low |
| 120 g · about 1 cup | 6.8 g | 3 | Low |
| 240 g · double serving | 14 g | 5 | Low |
What the studies found
The value comes from a single published measurement in the International Tables of Glycemic Index (2021), so treat it as a guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Is strawberries low glycemic?
Yes. With a GI of 40, strawberries is in the low range (55 or less).
What is the glycemic load of strawberries?
A 120 g serving (about 1 cup) has a glycemic load of 3, which is low. Glycemic load combines GI with the amount of carbohydrate in the portion: 10 or less is low, 11 to 19 medium and 20 or more high.
Can people with diabetes eat strawberries?
With a GI of 40 and a low glycemic load per serving, strawberries usually fits a diabetes-friendly diet in normal portions. Everyone responds differently, so talk to your doctor or dietitian about your plan.
How many carbs are in strawberries?
A 120 g serving has about 9.2 g of total carbohydrate, including 2.4 g of fiber, leaving 6.8 g of available carbohydrate (the part that raises blood sugar). Per 100 g: 7.7 g of carbohydrate.
Nutrition facts
| per 100 g | Serving (120 g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 32 kcal | 38 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 7.7 g | 9.2 g |
| Available carbs | 5.7 g | 6.8 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 2.4 g |
| Sugars | 4.9 g | 5.9 g |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.4 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, Strawberries, raw (SR Legacy, FDC 167762). Available carbohydrate = total carbohydrate minus fiber.
Sources: Atkinson FS, Brand-Miller JC, Foster-Powell K, Buyken AE, Goletzke J. International tables of glycemic index and glycemic load values 2021: a systematic review. Am J Clin Nutr. 2021;114(5):1625–1632. USDA FoodData Central. How we calculate each value: Methodology & sources.
Data last reviewed 2026-09-29.