Calories in Cherries, canned
Generic food Canned Fruits
Cherries, canned contains 74 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (250 g) provides about 185 kcal.
Roughly 95% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 4% 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).
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, 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 | 74 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.14 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.026 g | 0.1% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 18.8 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 17.4 g | |
| Protein C | 0.71 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A C | 7 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin C C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.3 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.039 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.38 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.028 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 3.8 mg | 0.7% |
| Calcium C | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 0.34 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 14 mg | 1% |
| Potassium C | 121 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.07 mg | 0.6% |
| Copper C | 0.07 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 95%
- 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
- Protein0.71 gbelow the median for other fruits and fruit salads (median 1 g)
- Fiber1.4 gin the lowest quarter of other fruits and fruit salads (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars17.4 gin the top quarter of other fruits and fruit salads (median 12.5 g)
- Fat0.14 gin the lowest quarter of other fruits and fruit salads (median 0.44 g)
- Saturated fat0.026 gin the lowest quarter of other fruits and fruit salads (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium1 mgin the lowest quarter of other fruits and fruit salads (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.96 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water80.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.031 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.035 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 | 0.017 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 | 0.018 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.031 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 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 | 88 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 52 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 80.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit cocktail, canned, heavy syrup, drained Canned | 70 | 0.47 g | 18.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Fruit cocktail, (peach and pineapple and pear and grape and cherry), canned, heavy syrup, solids and liquids Canned | 73 | 0.39 g | 18.9 g | 0.07 g |
| Peaches, canned, heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 74 | 0.45 g | 19.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Pineapple, canned, heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 78 | 0.35 g | 20.2 g | 0.11 g |
| Fig, canned Canned | 76 | 0.56 g | 19.4 g | 0.24 g |
| Prune juice, canned Canned | 71 | 0.61 g | 17.5 g | 0.03 g |
| Figs, canned, light syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 69 | 0.39 g | 18 g | 0.1 g |
| Peaches, spiced, canned, heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 75 | 0.41 g | 20.1 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 74 kcal. 1 cup (250 g): about 185 kcal. 1 cherry (7 g): about 5 kcal.
How much protein is in canned cherries?
Canned cherries contains 0.71 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.8 g in 1 cup (250 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other fruits and fruit salads, that is below the median (median 1 g).
How many carbs are in canned cherries?
Canned cherries has 18.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber and 17.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned cherries?
Canned cherries contains 0.14 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.026 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in canned cherries?
100 g contains 1 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cherries have the same nutrition canned and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, cherries, canned has 74 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: 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 2709232. 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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