Calories in Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained
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Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained contains 42 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (168 g) provides about 71 kcal.
Roughly 90% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 6% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 42 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.21 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Sodium M | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 10.5 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars M | 7 g | |
| Protein M | 0.69 g | 1% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin K M | 8.1 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.025 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.065 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.041 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.047 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 0.64 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium M | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus M | 16 mg | 1% |
| Potassium M | 115 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 0.07 mg | 0.6% |
| Manganese M | 0.059 mg | 3% |
% 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 90%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein0.69 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber1.2 gbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars7 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.21 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Sodium4 mgabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water88.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 4.2 g |
| Fructose M | 2.8 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Other components (5)
| Water M | 88.3 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0.34 g |
| Energy C | 174 kJ |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cherries
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit cocktail, (peach and pineapple and pear and grape and cherry), canned, water pack, solids and liquids Canned | 32 | 0.42 g | 8.5 g | 0.05 g |
| Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), canned, juice pack, drained Canned | 38 | 0.75 g | 9.4 g | 0.04 g |
| Pineapple, canned, water pack, solids and liquids Canned | 32 | 0.43 g | 8.3 g | 0.09 g |
| Pears, canned, water pack, solids and liquids Canned | 29 | 0.19 g | 7.8 g | 0.03 g |
| Grapefruit juice, white, canned or bottled, unsweetened Canned | 37 | 0.55 g | 7.5 g | 0.66 g |
| Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), canned, juice pack Canned | 37 | 0.62 g | 9.6 g | 0.03 g |
| Orange, canned, juice pack Canned | 37 | 0.62 g | 9.6 g | 0.03 g |
| Grapefruit, sections, canned, water pack, solids and liquids Canned | 36 | 0.58 g | 9.2 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 canned cherries?
100 g of canned cherries has 42 kcal. 1 cup (168 g): about 71 kcal.
How much protein is in canned cherries?
Canned cherries contains 0.69 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.2 g in 1 cup (168 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is above the median (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in canned cherries?
Canned cherries has 10.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned cherries?
Canned cherries contains 0.21 g of fat per 100 g.
How much sodium is in canned cherries?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cherries have the same nutrition canned and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained has 42 kcal, while cherries, tart, dried, sweetened has 333 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 167769. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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