
Berries look good, taste fantastic and are also a concentrated source of vitamins and other ingredients that scientists are discovering are useful in preventing and in some cases slowing the development of cancer.
Berries have properties that are beneficial to our skins too. Fruit acids are a common addition to many products in the skin care market. You can create some nourishing, beneficial and delicious treats to pamper your skin cheaply and in the comfort of your own home.
| Nutrient | Strawberry | Raspberry | Blueberry |
| energy | 48 kcal |
64 kcal |
86kcal |
| protein | 1.0g |
1.2g |
1.0g |
| fat | 0.6g |
0.8g |
0.6g |
| carbohydrates | 11.0g |
11.0g |
21.6g |
| fibre | 3.6g |
9.6g |
7.0g |
| iron | 0.6mg |
0.8mg |
0.2mg |
| sodium | 2mg |
0mg |
10mg |
| calcium | 22mg |
28mg |
10mg |
| vitamin A | 42iu |
168iu |
154iu |
| vitamin C | 90mg |
32mg |
20mg |
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Table adapted from the North American Strawberry Growers Association Booklet Fresh Strawberries.
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