Toppings, strawberry
FDC 168758tbsp (42 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 20 · +11 vs Sweets medianStrawberry topping is a syrupy fruit sauce, and it scores 20 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low band that ranks it 14th of 60 foods in the Sweets category. Its one meaningful nutrient credential is vitamin C at 15% DV, carried over from the strawberries used to make it, though the topping is mostly sugar and water by weight.
It's typically spooned over ice cream, pancakes, or cheesecake, or stirred into plain yogurt for extra sweetness. The reference tbsp serving weighs 42 g, and portion size matters because the topping runs high in sugars at 27.4 g per 100 g, more than a quarter of its total weight.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 254 kcal | 13% |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 66 g | 24% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 27 g | |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 51 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.28 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 4 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 107 kcal | 5% |
| Total fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8.8 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.29 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 12 g | |
| Protein | 0.08 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 21 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 2.5 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 1.7 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5.8 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0.42 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 168758Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sweets median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Strawberry topping is the glossy, syrupy sauce spooned over ice cream sundaes, cheesecake, pancakes, waffles, and shortcake. It is made by cooking crushed strawberries down with sugar and a thickener until the fruit breaks apart into a spoonable, pourable sauce that clings to whatever it is drizzled on. Bakers also swirl it into cheesecake batter, layer it between cake tiers, or stir a spoonful into plain yogurt or oatmeal for flavor and color. Because it is smooth and sweet rather than chunky, it works as a glaze as easily as a topping, and a small amount goes a long way over the top of a dessert.
An unopened jar keeps in the pantry; once opened, refrigerate it and use a clean spoon each time to keep it from spoiling. At 254 calories per 100 g and 27.4 g of sugar, this is a dessert sauce meant to be used in tablespoon portions rather than a food to build a meal around. The one number worth noting is the small vitamin C contribution (15% DV per 100 g) carried over from the fruit, though at typical serving sizes of a tablespoon or two the actual amount consumed is modest. Treat it the way you would any other syrup: a finishing touch, not a base ingredient.
Frequently asked questions about toppings, strawberry
How many calories are in strawberry topping?
Strawberry topping has 254 calories per 100 g, though a typical tablespoon serving of 42 g is a fraction of that.
Does strawberry topping have vitamin C?
It carries 15% DV of vitamin C per 100 g, a residual amount from the strawberries used to make it, though it is used in small spoonfuls.
What does strawberry topping pair well with?
It is classic on ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes and waffles, and can also be swirled into plain yogurt or oatmeal.