Gooseberries, dessert, raw

Dessert gooseberries are a fruit, described here raw with the tops and tails removed. They mainly provide carbohydrate, with small amounts of protein and fat, and also contain vitamin C. Per 100g, they provide 170 kJ of energy, 9.2g of carbohydrate, 9.2g of sugars and 26mg of vitamin C.

Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. The sugars in raw gooseberries occur naturally within the fruit rather than being added. Any sugar added during preparation would change the sugar and energy content from the values shown here. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.