Gooseberries are a tart, nutrient-dense berry that fits beautifully into calorie-conscious eating plans. This gooseberry calories per cup calculator converts your serving size — cups, grams, or ounces — into a calorie estimate using standard USDA nutrition data for raw gooseberries.
Simply enter the amount you're eating, choose the unit, and hit Calculate. The calculator instantly tells you the total calorie count, the weight of your serving, and, if you want more detail, an estimated macronutrient breakdown including carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and fat.
Whether you're logging a snack, building a recipe, or comparing portion sizes, this tool takes the guesswork out of gooseberry nutrition. Use the preset buttons for common servings, or type in your own amount to match exactly what’s on your plate.
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How to Use This Tool
Type the number of gooseberries you plan to eat into the amount field, pick the unit that matches your serving (cups, grams, or ounces), and click Calculate Calories. If you'd rather not type, use the preset chips for quick entries: 1 cup, ½ cup, 100 g, or 1 oz. The result area shows the total calories and the corresponding weight of your serving.
For more detail, tick the Show macronutrient breakdown box before calculating. The tool then adds a small table with estimated carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and fat for that exact serving. The copy button places the main result in your clipboard so you can paste it into a food diary or note.
The tool accepts decimals, so values like 0.75 cups or 125.5 g work fine. Just remember to clear the previous entry before a new calculation, or use the Reset button to start over quickly.
How the Calculation Works
This calculator is based on the USDA nutrient profile for raw gooseberries, which reports 44 kilocalories per 100 grams. Since calorie data in food databases is expressed per 100 g, the first step is to convert your chosen serving unit into grams.
- 1 cup of raw gooseberries ≈ 150 g
- 1 ounce = 28.3495 g
- Grams entered directly need no conversion
The calorie formula is simple:
calories = (serving weight in grams ÷ 100) × 44
For example, 150 g (1 cup) gives (150 ÷ 100) × 44 = 66 kcal. The USDA compiles this data from lab analyses of fresh fruit, and you can browse the full nutrient breakdown on the USDA FoodData Central website.
Worked Examples
Example 1: Snack bowl of 1 cup. Enter 1 with unit cups. Weight = 150 g, calories = (150 / 100) × 44 = 66 kcal.
Example 2: 100 g portion. Enter 100 with unit grams. Calories = (100 / 100) × 44 = 44 kcal.
Example 3: 4 oz serving. 4 oz × 28.35 = 113.4 g, calories = 113.4 / 100 × 44 ≈ 49.9 kcal, rounded to 50 kcal.
Example 4: Half a cup. 0.5 × 150 = 75 g, calories = 33 kcal.
Factors Affecting Accuracy
The values above are averages from the USDA and work well for raw, fresh gooseberries. Actual numbers can drift because:
- Variety: Green, red, and golden gooseberry cultivars have slightly different sugar and water content.
- Ripeness: Riper berries often contain marginally more sugar and slightly fewer grams per volume.
- Portion measurement: A heaped cup weighs more than a level cup. For best results, use a kitchen scale and the gram unit.
- Preparation: Sugared, canned, or cooked gooseberries will have much higher calories. This tool only applies to raw fruit.
Frozen gooseberries without added syrup are nutritionally close to fresh and can be weighed the same way.
Reference Data: Gooseberry Calories by Serving
The table below shows common portions and their approximate calorie values using the 44 kcal per 100 g baseline.
| Serving | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Raw gooseberries, 100 g | 100 g | 44 kcal |
| Raw gooseberries, 1 cup | 150 g | 66 kcal |
| Raw gooseberries, ½ cup | 75 g | 33 kcal |
| Raw gooseberries, 1 oz | 28.3 g | 12 kcal |
| Raw gooseberries, 1 tbsp | 15 g | 7 kcal |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are gooseberry calories the same for fresh and frozen fruit? Yes, in most cases. Plain frozen gooseberries are typically harvested at peak ripeness and frozen without added sugar, so the calorie figure stays close to fresh fruit. Always check the package label for added sweeteners or syrup.
How many carbs and fiber are in gooseberries? Per 100 g of raw gooseberries, there are roughly 10.2 g of carbohydrates and 4.3 g of dietary fiber. The net carbs are therefore about 5.9 g per 100 g, making them a moderate-carb berry that fits well in many low-carb diets.
Can I use this calculator for gooseberry jam or pie filling? No. Once sugar, syrups, or pastry are added, the calorie count changes dramatically. For processed products, use the nutrition label on the package or a recipe-specific calculator.
What is a typical portion of gooseberries? Most people eat between ½ cup and 1 cup as a snack, or around 75–150 g. That translates to roughly 33–66 kcal — a very light snack on its own.