July 2007
Strawberries
Yummy Northwest photo
Fresh, local strawberries are a welcome treat. In the Pacific Northwest, the season runs from June until September, but the very best, the very tastiest, are available right now.
Quick links
Here are live links for sites mentioned in the July 2007 .pdf format:
Local strawberry festival information
U.S. strawberry festival information
Strawberry nutrients - a comparison (per 100 grams)
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
|
|
Protein |
Carbohydrates |
Fat |
Fiber |
Vitamin C |
Potassium |
|
Strawberries |
.67 g |
8 g |
.3 g |
2 g |
59 mg |
153 mg |
|
Oranges |
.94 g |
11.7 g |
.12 g |
2.4 g |
53 mg |
181 mg |
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