Strawberry pie filling

Strawberry pie filling is a sweet, glossy mixture of cooked strawberries, sugar, and a thickener like cornstarch, used to fill pie crusts. It's a staple in American home baking, especially popular during the summer strawberry season. The filling is characterized by its vibrant red color and jam-like consistency that holds its shape when sliced.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-carbohydrate food, primarily from sugars and the natural fruit, with minimal fat or protein. A typical 1/4 cup serving provides around 80-100 calories and offers some vitamin C and antioxidants from the strawberries, though the nutritional value is diluted by the added sugar.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbs	68 g
Fat	0.5 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	52 g
Sodium	35 mg
Vitamin C	45 mg
Potassium	280 mg
Manganese	0.6 mg
Folate	35 mcg
Magnesium	20 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	25 mg
Vitamin K	5 mcg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, strawberry pie filling is synonymous with classic American desserts like strawberry pie and strawberry shortcake, representing a nostalgic, seasonal treat. Nutritionally, while it provides fruit content, its high sugar and calorie density make it more of an occasional indulgence than a health food.