Calories in Cherries, sour, red, raw
Generic food Raw Fruits
Cherries, sour, red, raw contains 50 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, with pits, yields (103 g) provides about 52 kcal.
Roughly 88% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 7% from protein and 5% 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.
100 g provides 12% of the Daily Value for copper and 11% 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 USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 50 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.3 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.068 g | 0.3% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 3 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 12.2 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 8.5 g | |
| Protein ? | 1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A ? | 64 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C ? | 10 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.07 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin K I | 2.1 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.14 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.044 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 6.1 mg | 1% |
| Calcium ? | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 9 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus ? | 15 mg | 1% |
| Potassium ? | 173 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 0.1 mg | 0.9% |
| Copper ? | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Manganese ? | 0.11 mg | 5% |
| Selenium I | 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 88%
- Fat 5%
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
- Protein1 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Sugars8.5 gbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.3 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.068 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water86.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.082 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.09 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose ? | 0.8 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose ? | 4.2 g |
| Fructose ? | 3.5 g |
| Lactose Z | 0 g |
| Maltose Z | 0 g |
| Galactose Z | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.046 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.048 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.081 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.044 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 770 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 85 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 86.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 209 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 1,283 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 8 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papaya, raw Raw | 43 | 0.47 g | 10.8 g | 0.26 g |
| Apricot, raw Raw | 48 | 1.4 g | 11.1 g | 0.39 g |
| Peach, yellow, raw Raw | 39 | 0.91 g | 9.5 g | 0.25 g |
| Pineapple, raw Raw | 50 | 0.54 g | 13.1 g | 0.12 g |
| Plum, raw Raw | 46 | 0.7 g | 11.4 g | 0.28 g |
| Orange, raw Raw | 47 | 0.94 g | 11.8 g | 0.12 g |
| Blueberries, raw Raw | 57 | 0.74 g | 14.5 g | 0.33 g |
| Orange juice, raw Raw | 45 | 0.7 g | 10.4 g | 0.2 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 50 kcal. 1 cup, with pits, yields (103 g): about 52 kcal. 1 cup, without pits (155 g): about 78 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 g in 1 cup, with pits, yields (103 g). About 7% 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 raw cherries?
Raw cherries has 12.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 8.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw cherries?
Raw cherries contains 0.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.068 g is saturated (0.3% 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 copper (12% DV) and Vitamin C (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw cherries?
100 g contains 3 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cherries have the same nutrition raw and canned?
No. Per 100 g, cherries, sour, red, raw has 50 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: 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 173954. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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