Calories in Cherries, maraschino
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Cherries, maraschino contains 165 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (160 g) provides about 264 kcal.
Roughly 98% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 1% from fat and 0.5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in other fruits and fruit salads on FoodFactly, where the median is 74 kcal per 100 g across 39 foods.
100 g provides 16% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 165 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.21 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.039 g | 0.2% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 42 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Total sugars C | 38.8 g | |
| Protein C | 0.22 g | 0.4% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.05 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.5 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.004 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.005 mg | 0.3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 4.3 mg | 0.8% |
| Calcium C | 54 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 0.43 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 4 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Potassium C | 21 mg | 0.4% |
| Zinc C | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.14 mg | 16% |
| Selenium C | 0.2 µg | 0.4% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 0.5%
- Carbohydrates 98%
- Fat 1%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.22 gin the lowest quarter of other fruits and fruit salads (median 1 g)
- Fiber3.2 gin the top quarter of other fruits and fruit salads (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars38.8 gin the top quarter of other fruits and fruit salads (median 12.5 g)
- Fat0.21 gin the lowest quarter of other fruits and fruit salads (median 0.44 g)
- Saturated fat0.039 gbelow the median for other fruits and fruit salads (median 0.052 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.13 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water57.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.049 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.055 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.028 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.029 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.049 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.027 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 27 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 59 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 57.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cherries
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained Canned | 42 | 0.69 g | 10.5 g | 0.21 g |
| Cherries, sweet, canned, pitted, heavy syrup, drained Canned | 83 | 0.73 g | 21.1 g | 0.21 g |
| Cherries, tart, dried, sweetened Dried or dry | 333 | 1.3 g | 80.5 g | 0.73 g |
| Cherries, sour, red, canned, heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 91 | 0.73 g | 23.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Cherries, sour, red, canned, extra heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 114 | 0.71 g | 29.2 g | 0.09 g |
| Cherries, sour, red, frozen, unsweetened Frozen | 46 | 0.92 g | 11 g | 0.44 g |
| Cherries, sweet, raw Raw | 63 | 1.1 g | 16 g | 0.2 g |
| Cherries, sweet, canned, extra heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 102 | 0.59 g | 26.2 g | 0.15 g |
| Cherries, sour, red, raw Raw | 50 | 1 g | 12.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Cherries, sour, red, canned, water pack, solids and liquids Canned | 36 | 0.77 g | 8.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Cherries, sour, red, canned, light syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 75 | 0.74 g | 19.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Cherries, sweet, canned, water pack, solids and liquids Canned | 46 | 0.77 g | 11.8 g | 0.13 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberry juice concentrate | 221 | 3 g | 53.2 g | 1.3 g |
| Cranberry sauce | 159 | 0.9 g | 40.4 g | 0.15 g |
| Maraschino cherries, canned, drained Canned | 165 | 0.22 g | 42 g | 0.21 g |
| Sweet potato, candied | 187 | 1.2 g | 37.7 g | 3.5 g |
| Apple juice, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, undiluted, without added ascorbic acid Frozen | 166 | 0.51 g | 41 g | 0.37 g |
| Apple juice, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, undiluted, with added ascorbic acid Frozen | 166 | 0.51 g | 41 g | 0.37 g |
| Tamarind | 239 | 2.8 g | 62.5 g | 0.6 g |
| Pineapple juice, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, undiluted Frozen | 179 | 1.3 g | 44.3 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cherries?
100 g of cherries has 165 kcal. 1 cup (160 g): about 264 kcal. 1 cherry (5 g): about 8 kcal.
How much protein is in cherries?
Cherries contains 0.22 g of protein per 100 g (0.4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.35 g in 1 cup (160 g). About 0.5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other fruits and fruit salads, that is in the lowest quarter (median 1 g).
How many carbs are in cherries?
Cherries has 42 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.2 g of fiber and 38.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cherries?
Cherries contains 0.21 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.039 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cherries contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cherries?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cherries have the same nutrition not specified and canned?
No. Per 100 g, cherries, maraschino has 165 kcal, while cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained has 42 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709229. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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