Gooseberries are a tart, refreshing fruit packed with vitamin C and fiber, but if you're tracking your fat intake for weight management, keto, or general health, you need precise numbers. This calculator tells you exactly how much total fat is in 100 grams of gooseberries — including the tiny amounts of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fat.
Whether you're a dietitian planning a meal, a fitness enthusiast counting macros, or someone curious about the nutritional profile of this underrated berry, our tool gives you instant, accurate results. Just select the type of gooseberry (raw, canned, or dried) and the serving size, and we'll break down the fat content per 100g. No more guessing — get the data you need for your nutrition log or recipe.
🫐 Gooseberry Fat Per 100g
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How to Use This Tool
Using the Gooseberry Fat Per 100g Calculator is straightforward. Start by selecting the type of gooseberry you have — raw fresh berries, canned in syrup, or dried unsweetened. Then enter the weight in grams (the default is 100 g, but you can adjust from 1 to 500 g). Click the preset buttons (50 g, 100 g, 150 g, 200 g) for quick entry. Press "Calculate" to see the total fat, plus a breakdown of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats. Use the "Reset" button to clear and start over.
Formula Explained
The calculation is simple: we multiply the fat-per-100g value for your chosen gooseberry type by the ratio of your entered weight to 100 grams. For example, if you enter 150 g of raw gooseberries, the total fat = 0.58 g (fat per 100 g) × (150 / 100) = 0.87 g. The same factor applies to each fat subtype. The base values come from the USDA FoodData Central database, which provides standardized nutritional profiles for thousands of foods.
Reference values (per 100 g): Raw gooseberries: 0.58 g total fat (0.04 g saturated, 0.08 g monounsaturated, 0.28 g polyunsaturated). Canned in syrup: 0.20 g total fat. Dried unsweetened: 1.20 g total fat. These values are averages and may vary slightly by cultivar and growing conditions.
Worked Examples
Example 1: You have 200 g of raw gooseberries. Total fat = 0.58 × (200/100) = 1.16 g. Saturated = 0.04 × 2 = 0.08 g. Monounsaturated = 0.08 × 2 = 0.16 g. Polyunsaturated = 0.28 × 2 = 0.56 g.
Example 2: You have 75 g of dried gooseberries. Total fat = 1.20 × (75/100) = 0.90 g. Saturated = 0.10 × 0.75 = 0.075 g. Monounsaturated = 0.20 × 0.75 = 0.15 g. Polyunsaturated = 0.60 × 0.75 = 0.45 g.
Tips for Accurate Tracking
For the most accurate macro tracking, always weigh your gooseberries on a kitchen scale rather than using volume measures. A cup of raw gooseberries weighs approximately 150 g, but this can vary. If you're using canned gooseberries, drain the syrup before weighing to get the fruit-only fat content. Dried gooseberries are more calorie-dense, so portion control is especially important if you're on a low-fat or calorie-restricted diet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are gooseberries a low-fat fruit? Yes, gooseberries are very low in fat — even dried gooseberries have only about 1.2 g of fat per 100 g, which is still low compared to nuts or seeds. Raw gooseberries have less than 0.6 g per 100 g, making them an excellent choice for low-fat diets.
Does the fat content change when cooked? Cooking gooseberries without added fat (e.g., stewing or baking) does not significantly change their fat content. However, if you add butter, oil, or cream in a recipe, the fat content will increase accordingly. Always account for added ingredients separately.
Can I use this calculator for other berries? The values here are specific to gooseberries. For other berries like strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries, you would need their respective fat-per-100g values. You can find those in our strawberry nutrition tools or other berry-specific calculators on this site.
Real-World Applications
This calculator is useful for meal planning, especially if you follow a ketogenic or low-fat diet where every gram of fat counts. Dietitians can use it to quickly estimate the fat contribution of gooseberries in a patient's meal plan. Home cooks can adjust recipes that call for gooseberries — for example, a gooseberry crumble or sauce — by knowing exactly how much fat the fruit itself contributes. It's also handy for anyone logging food in apps like MyFitnessPal or Cronometer, where precise entries improve tracking accuracy.