Calories in Cherries, tart, dried, sweetened
Generic food Dried or dry Fruits
Cherries, tart, dried, sweetened contains 333 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 0.25 cup (40 g) provides about 133 kcal.
Roughly 97% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 2% from fat and 1% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 25% of the Daily Value for copper, 21% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 333 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.73 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.15 g | 0.7% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 13 mg | 0.6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 80.5 g | 29% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Total sugars L | 67.2 g | |
| Protein L | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 141 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin C C | 19.3 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.1 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.058 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.87 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 14.7 mg | 3% |
| Calcium L | 38 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 0.68 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 36 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 376 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.23 mg | 25% |
| Selenium C | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% 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 1%
- Carbohydrates 97%
- 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
- Protein1.3 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber2.5 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars67.2 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.73 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.15 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium13 mgin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.38 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water16.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.18 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.19 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 | 0.1 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 | 0.004 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.035 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.092 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.002 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 (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 1,697 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 173 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 C | 16.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.97 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,395 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU L | 2,829 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mango, dried, sweetened Dried or dry | 319 | 2.5 g | 78.6 g | 1.2 g |
| Mango, dried Dried or dry | 319 | 2.5 g | 78.6 g | 1.2 g |
| Papaya, dried Dried or dry | 302 | 1.3 g | 75.4 g | 0.84 g |
| Dried, fruit, NFS Dried or dry | 298 | 2.3 g | 78.6 g | 0.62 g |
| Currants, zante, dried Dried or dry | 290 | 3.4 g | 77 g | 0.22 g |
| Currants, dried Dried or dry | 290 | 3.4 g | 77 g | 0.22 g |
| Litchis, dried Dried or dry | 277 | 3.8 g | 70.7 g | 1.2 g |
| Cranberries, dried, sweetened Dried or dry | 308 | 0.17 g | 82.8 g | 1.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry cherries?
100 g of dried or dry cherries has 333 kcal. 0.25 cup (40 g): about 133 kcal.
How much protein is in dried or dry cherries?
Dried or dry cherries contains 1.3 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.5 g in 0.25 cup (40 g). About 1% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry cherries?
Dried or dry cherries has 80.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.5 g of fiber and 67.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry cherries?
Dried or dry cherries contains 0.73 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.15 g is saturated (0.7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry cherries contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (25% DV), Vitamin C (21% DV) and Vitamin A (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry cherries?
100 g contains 13 mg of sodium, 0.6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cherries have the same nutrition dried or dry and canned?
No. Per 100 g, cherries, tart, dried, sweetened has 333 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 171708. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Cherries, tart, dried, sweetened (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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