Gooseberries are small, tart berries that pack a lot of nutrition into very few calories. Raw gooseberries contain roughly 44 kcal per 100 grams, which makes them one of the lower-energy fruits you can add to yogurt, oatmeal, salads, or desserts. But when a recipe or snack calls for “slices,” it can be tricky to estimate exactly how much you are eating — and how many calories that represents.
This gooseberry calories per slice calculator takes the guesswork out of portion tracking. Choose a slice-size preset, enter the number of slices you ate, or weigh a single slice and use the gram or ounce option. The tool instantly returns total calories, calories per slice, and a clear breakdown of the math, so you can log your food with confidence.
Whether you are counting calories, planning a fruit-based snack, or just curious how a handful of gooseberries fits into your day, this calculator gives you a fast, accurate answer in seconds.
🧮 Gooseberry Calories Per Slice Calculator
Estimate the calories in your gooseberries, whether you count individual slices, halves, or a whole cup.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter the number of gooseberry slices you plan to eat. If you don’t know the exact weight of one slice, use one of the preset buttons: a small slice is about 3 g, a standard slice about 5 g, and a large slice about 7 g. You can also weigh a single slice on a kitchen scale and type that number in directly, choosing grams or ounces. The calculator uses the USDA default of 44 kcal per 100 g for raw gooseberries. If the fruit you are eating has a nutrition label with a different value, update the “Calories per 100 g” field to match. Press Calculate to see total calories, calories per slice, and the step-by-step arithmetic.
How the Calculation Works
This tool uses a simple proportional formula:
Calories per slice = (slice weight in grams ÷ 100) × calories per 100 g
Then it multiplies that per-slice value by the number of slices you entered. Because raw gooseberries are roughly 88% water, their energy density is very low — about 44 kcal per 100 g according to USDA FoodData Central. The calorie count comes almost entirely from carbohydrate (natural sugars plus fiber), since gooseberries contain less than 1 g each of protein and fat per 100 g. Fiber provides fewer metabolizable calories than sugar — roughly 2 kcal per gram instead of 4 — which helps keep the total modest. This means a typical 5 g slice provides only around 2 kcal. The same math works for any serving size: a 100 g portion is exactly 44 kcal, a 150 g cup of whole gooseberries is about 66 kcal, and a 10 g spoonful of mashed gooseberries is about 4.4 kcal.
Worked Examples
Example 1 — Standard slices. You eat 12 slices, each weighing 5 g. Calories per slice = (5 ÷ 100) × 44 = 2.2 kcal. Total = 12 × 2.2 = 26.4 kcal.
Example 2 — Larger slices. You slice gooseberries into 7 g pieces and eat 8 slices. Calories per slice = (7 ÷ 100) × 44 = 3.08 kcal. Total = 8 × 3.08 = 24.6 kcal.
Example 3 — Working in ounces. A single slice weighs 0.18 oz. Convert to grams: 0.18 × 28.35 = 5.1 g. Calories per slice = (5.1 ÷ 100) × 44 = 2.24 kcal. For 9 slices, total = 20.2 kcal.
Standard Gooseberry Nutrition Values
The table below shows approximate values for raw gooseberries. Individual berries vary slightly with ripeness and variety.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup (150 g) | Per 5 g slice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 44 kcal | 66 kcal | 2.2 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 10.2 g | 15.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 4.3 g | 6.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1.3 g | 0.04 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g | 0.9 g | 0.03 g |
| Vitamin C | 27.7 mg | 41.6 mg | 1.4 mg |
If you are using frozen gooseberries without added sugar, these values remain close; for canned fruit packed in syrup, check the nutrition label because added sugar can double or triple the calories.
Factors That Affect Accuracy
- Actual slice weight: Slices are rarely exactly 5 g. Weighing a few slices and averaging gives the most reliable number.
- Ripeness and variety: Riper gooseberries contain slightly more sugar and fewer organic acids, so calorie density can creep up a bit.
- Sugar or syrup: Canned gooseberries in syrup, sweetened jam, or dessert toppings add significant calories from added sugar. Use this calculator only for plain raw fruit, or look up the label value.
- Moisture loss: Fruit that has dried out or shriveled has a higher calorie density per gram, because water is gone but calories remain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are gooseberries a low-calorie fruit? Yes. At roughly 44 kcal per 100 g, they are lower in calories than bananas, grapes, and cherries. A generous cup of whole gooseberries is only about 66 kcal, making them easy to fit into a calorie-conscious diet.
Does the term slice mean the whole berry cut in half? Not necessarily. A slice in this calculator is just a piece with a known weight. If your slice weighs more or less than the default, enter the actual weight or use a preset. Weighing is always more accurate than counting.
Can I use this for frozen gooseberries? Unsweetened frozen gooseberries have nearly the same calorie density as raw ones because freezing does not change macronutrients. If the package was packed with sugar syrup, use the label’s calories per 100 g instead.
How do these calories fit into a meal plan? Because gooseberries are low in calories but high in fiber and vitamin C, they work well as a snack or dessert topping. For a full daily plan, pair this estimate with a fat-loss calorie calculator to see how the fruit fits your overall energy target.