Calories in Cherries, raw
Generic food Raw Fruits
Cherries, raw contains 71 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (150 g) provides about 107 kcal.
Roughly 92% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 6% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for other fruits and fruit salads on FoodFactly (74 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
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 | 71 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.19 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.038 g | 0.2% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.2 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 13.9 g | |
| Protein C | 1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C C | 10.4 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.07 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.1 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.033 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.049 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 6.1 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron C | 0.11 mg | 0.6% |
| Magnesium C | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 23 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 230 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.06 mg | 0.5% |
| Copper C | 0.069 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 92%
- Fat 2%
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
- Fiber2.1 gabove the median for other fruits and fruit salads (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars13.9 gin the top quarter of other fruits and fruit salads (median 12.5 g)
- Fat0.19 gin the lowest quarter of other fruits and fruit salads (median 0.44 g)
- Saturated fat0.038 gbelow the median for other fruits and fruit salads (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of other fruits and fruit salads (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water82.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.047 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.052 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 | 0.027 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 | 0.027 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.047 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.026 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 | 38 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 85 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 82.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mango, raw Raw | 60 | 0.82 g | 15 g | 0.38 g |
| Grapes, red or green, raw Raw | 69 | 0.72 g | 18.1 g | 0.16 g |
| Apples, fuji, with skin, raw Raw | 58 | 0.15 g | 15.7 g | 0.16 g |
| Litchis, raw Raw | 66 | 0.83 g | 16.5 g | 0.44 g |
| Kiwifruit, ZESPRI SunGold, raw Raw | 63 | 1 g | 15.8 g | 0.28 g |
| Soursop, raw Raw | 66 | 1 g | 16.8 g | 0.3 g |
| Cherimoya, raw Raw | 75 | 1.6 g | 17.7 g | 0.68 g |
| Apples, red delicious, with skin, raw Raw | 56 | 0.19 g | 14.8 g | 0.21 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw cherries?
100 g of raw cherries has 71 kcal. 1 cup (150 g): about 107 kcal. 1 cherry (7 g): about 5 kcal.
How much protein is in raw cherries?
Raw cherries contains 1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.6 g in 1 cup (150 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in raw cherries?
Raw cherries has 16.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.1 g of fiber and 13.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw cherries?
Raw cherries contains 0.19 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.038 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw cherries contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw cherries?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cherries have the same nutrition raw and canned?
No. Per 100 g, cherries, raw has 71 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 2709231. 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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