Strawberry beverage powder, dry mix, not reconstituted
Common food
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This is a finely milled, intensely sweet powder designed to instantly transform water or milk into a bright pink strawberry-flavored drink. It dissolves quickly, leaving a smooth, non-gritty texture and a potent, candy-like strawberry aroma. Nutritionally, it is almost entirely composed of simple carbohydrates, providing a quick source of energy with negligible protein, fat, or fiber.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 99% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its nostalgic, punch-like flavor and the sheer convenience of creating a sweet, fruity drink with just a scoop and cold water. It's a staple for quick refreshment, childhood memories, and as a base for colorful, fun party drinks.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary downside is its very high sugar content (over 95g per 100g), which can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes and offers little nutritional benefit beyond calories. To counteract this, use a smaller portion, mix it into a larger volume of liquid, or pair the drink with a source of protein or healthy fat (like nuts or yogurt) to slow sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Provides instant energy from simple carbohydrates
- Offers a long shelf life and requires no refrigeration
- Extremely convenient for quick beverage preparation
- Consistent flavor and sweetness in every batch
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Many commercial strawberry beverage powders derive their iconic pink color not from strawberries, but from artificial colors like Red 40, as the natural pigments in strawberries fade quickly when dried.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 0.40 g |
| Energy | 389 kcal |
| Protein | 0.10 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.20 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 99.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 95.5 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 4.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.44 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 5.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 6.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 38.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.00 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.00 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.50 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.30 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin | 0.07 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.00 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Beverages, Strawberry-flavor beverage mix, powder, prepared with whole milk — USDA does not publish this profile for Strawberry beverage powder.
| Tryptophan | 0.04 g |
| Threonine | 0.14 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.18 g |
| Leucine | 0.30 g |
| Lysine | 0.24 g |
| Methionine | 0.08 g |
| Cystine | 0.03 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.15 g |
| Valine | 0.20 g |
| Arginine | 0.11 g |
| Histidine | 0.08 g |
| Alanine | 0.10 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.23 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.63 g |
| Glycine | 0.06 g |
| Proline | 0.29 g |
| Serine | 0.16 g |
FAQ
Does it contain real strawberries?
Typically, it contains a very small amount of strawberry powder or flavoring, but the bulk of the product is sugar, corn syrup solids, and citric acid. The primary flavor and color often come from additives.
Can I use it in baking?
Yes, it can be used to add strawberry flavor and sweetness to cakes, cookies, frostings, or pancake batter. Be mindful that it will add significant sugar and may affect the liquid balance in a recipe.
How does it differ from strawberry milk?
Strawberry milk is a liquid dairy product with added sugar and flavoring. This powder is a dry, concentrated mix that must be reconstituted with a liquid like water or milk to create a similar beverage.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.89 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 95.5 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 6.33 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.