CherryFruit
63
kcal / 100g
97
kcal / 1 cup, without pits
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
| Nutrient | Amount | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 63kcal | — |
| Protein | 1.06g | 2% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.038g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 16.01g | 6% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.1g | 8% |
| Total Sugars | 12.82g | — |
| Sodium, Na | 0mg | 0% |
Vitamins & Minerals
Diet Compatibility
- VeganYes
Yes — Cherry is vegan.
Based on Open Food Facts ingredient analysis. How we set this
- VegetarianYes
Yes — Cherry is vegetarian.
Based on Open Food Facts ingredient analysis. How we set this
- Palm Oil FreeYes
Yes — Cherry is palm oil free.
Based on Open Food Facts ingredient analysis. How we set this
- Gluten-FreeYes
Yes — Cherry is gluten-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts. How we set this
- Dairy-FreeYes
Yes — Cherry is dairy-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts. How we set this
- Nut-FreeYes
Yes — Cherry is nut-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts (covers tree nuts and peanuts). How we set this
- Soy-FreeYes
Yes — Cherry is soy-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts. How we set this
- Egg-FreeYes
Yes — Cherry is egg-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts. How we set this
- KetoNo
No — Cherry is not keto-friendly (13.91 g net carbs per 100g, over the ≤10 g net carbs bar). (may not account for sugar alcohols; per-100g basis is a rougher heuristic than per-serving.)
≤5g net carbs per serving — our bar, not a regulatory standard. How we set this
- Low-CarbYes
Yes — Cherry is low-carb (13.91 g net carbs per 100g, within the ≤15 g net carbs bar). (may not account for sugar alcohols.)
≤15g net carbs per serving — our bar, not a regulatory standard. How we set this
- Low-SugarNo
No — Cherry is not low in sugar (12.82 g sugar per 100g, over the ≤5 g sugar bar).
≤5g sugar per serving — our own criterion; the FDA defines none. How we set this
- High-ProteinNo
No — Cherry is not high in protein (1.06 g protein per 100g, below the ≥10 g protein bar).
≥10g protein per serving — FDA 21 CFR 101.54 (≥20% DV). How we set this
- Low-FatYes
Yes — Cherry is low-fat (0.2 g fat per 100g, within the ≤3 g fat bar).
≤3g fat per serving — FDA 21 CFR 101.62. How we set this
- Low-CalorieNo
No — Cherry is not low-calorie (63 kcal per 100g, over the ≤40 kcal bar).
≤40 kcal per serving — FDA 21 CFR 101.60. How we set this
Read the sourced research
Per USDA data, raw sweet cherries have 16g total carbohydrate and 12.8g total sugars per 100g. [5]
A 1-cup serving of pitted fresh cherries (about 154g) has roughly 25g of total carbs, per Healthline. [6]
Common ketogenic diets cap total carbohydrate intake at about 50g per day, according to Harvard's Nutrition Source. [7]
Health Benefits
A case-crossover study found eating cherries over a 2-day window was linked to a 35% lower relative risk of a gout attack. [1]
In a study of over 600 people with gout, eating fresh cherries for 2 days was linked to 33% fewer flare-ups — and 75% fewer when combined with gout medication, per Cleveland Clinic. Runners who took tart cherry powder for 10 days before a half-marathon finished about 13% faster than a placebo group in a separate study. [2]
Sweet cherries contain about 28mg of vitamin C per 100g, per Collins et al.'s review in Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease. [3]
Storage & Buying Tips
UC Davis recommends storing cherries at about -0.5°C (31°F). For best quality, keep relative humidity high — around 90-95%. [4]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you eat cherries every day?
Per Cleveland Clinic, a dietitian's rule of thumb is about one cup of fresh cherries a day, or a quarter-cup dried, as a sensible regular amount. Clinical trials have used doses as high as 45 cherries a day for short periods, but that much can cause GI upset or diarrhea in people sensitive to salicylates. [1]
Do cherries help with sleep?
A small pilot trial in older adults with insomnia linked a tart cherry juice drink to modestly better sleep, an effect researchers tied to the fruit's melatonin, serotonin, and tryptophan content. That's early, small-scale evidence, though — not a settled conclusion. [1]
Why do cherries cause gas for some people?
Cherries contain both fructose and sorbitol, a sugar alcohol that many people can't fully absorb in the small intestine. Whatever isn't absorbed reaches the colon, where gut bacteria ferment it into hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and other gases — the same mechanism behind cherries' high-FODMAP status. [8]
Can you freeze fresh cherries with the pits in?
Yes — cherries freeze fine whole, pits, stems and all, per a food-waste guide from Preserve Smart, since pitting first is only for convenience, not a safety requirement. For best quality, start with fully ripe, well-colored cherries with no decay or mold, and give them an anti-darkening dip before freezing, per Colorado State University Extension. [9]
Do cherries interact with blood thinners?
Cherries are low in vitamin K — about 2.1 micrograms per 100g, per USDA data — so warfarin dietary guidance doesn't single them out the way it does leafy greens. Standard medical advice for people on warfarin is to keep vitamin K intake steady day-to-day, rather than avoid specific foods. [5]
Are cherries high in sugar for diabetics?
Fresh cherries have a relatively low glycemic index, roughly 20-25, and their fiber slows how fast sugar hits the bloodstream. A controlled portion — about 12-15 cherries — is generally workable in a diabetes meal plan, though canned-in-syrup, dried, and juiced versions pack far more concentrated sugar per serving. [6]
Found in these products
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Sources & Last Updated
Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, “Cherries, sweet, raw” (SR Legacy, fdcId 171719), updated 2026-08-27.
Research reviewed 2026-08-27.
- Kelley et al., Nutrients (2018-03-16)
- Cleveland Clinic (2023-03-27)
- Collins et al., Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease (2019-05-16)
- Cherry | Postharvest Research and Extension Center
- Cherries, sweet, raw - Nutrients - SR Legacy | USDA FoodData Central
- Healthline Media — Cherries for Diabetes: Should They Be Part of Your Diet? (2019-01-30)
- The Nutrition Source - Harvard Chan School (2018-03-27)
- Simões et al., Life (2025-11-05)
- Preserve Smart