Strawberries and Cream

Strawberries and Cream is a classic, simple dessert consisting of fresh strawberries served with a dollop of whipped or pouring cream. It is a quintessential British summer treat, famously associated with the Wimbledon tennis championships.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is relatively high in fat and natural sugars (carbs) from the cream and fruit, with minimal protein. A typical serving provides a good amount of Vitamin C and calcium, and generally ranges from 150 to 250 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	14 g
Sodium	15 mg
Vitamin C	89 mg
Vitamin K	33 mcg
Folate	40 mcg
Manganese	0.6 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Calcium	100 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	50 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Its cultural significance in the UK is so strong that Wimbledon consumes about 28,000 kg of strawberries each tournament. Nutritionally, the fat in the cream helps the body absorb the fat-soluble vitamins and antioxidants found in the strawberries.