Calories in Cherries, sweet, canned, pitted, heavy syrup, drained
Generic food Canned Fruits
Cherries, sweet, canned, pitted, heavy syrup, drained contains 83 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (179 g) provides about 149 kcal.
Roughly 95% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 3% from protein and 2% from fat (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 20% of the Daily Value for copper.
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.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 83 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.21 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.041 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 3 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 21.1 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Total sugars I | 16.2 g | |
| Protein C | 0.73 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A C | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 3.6 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.9 µg | 0.8% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.022 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.043 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.06 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.022 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 2.7 mg | 0.5% |
| Calcium C | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 0.35 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 9 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 20 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 148 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.1 mg | 0.9% |
| Copper C | 0.18 mg | 20% |
| Manganese C | 0.048 mg | 2% |
| 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 3%
- 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
- Protein0.73 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber2.3 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars16.2 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.21 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.041 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.88 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water77.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.049 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.055 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) ? | 0.028 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 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.029 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.049 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.026 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 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 | 142 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 57 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 | 77.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.39 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 348 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 237 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 5 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.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained Canned | 42 | 0.69 g | 10.5 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 |
| Cherries, sweet, canned, juice pack, solids and liquids Canned | 54 | 0.91 g | 13.8 g | 0.02 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fig, canned Canned | 76 | 0.56 g | 19.4 g | 0.24 g |
| Pears, canned, heavy syrup, drained Canned | 74 | 0.24 g | 19.1 g | 0.18 g |
| Bluberries, canned Canned | 88 | 1 g | 22.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Blueberries, canned, light syrup, drained Canned | 88 | 1 g | 22.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Fruit cocktail, canned, heavy syrup, drained Canned | 70 | 0.47 g | 18.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Pears, canned, heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 74 | 0.2 g | 19.2 g | 0.13 g |
| Figs, canned, light syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 69 | 0.39 g | 18 g | 0.1 g |
| Apricots, canned, heavy syrup, drained Canned | 83 | 0.64 g | 21.3 g | 0.11 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 83 kcal. 1 cup (179 g): about 149 kcal.
How much protein is in canned cherries?
Canned cherries contains 0.73 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.3 g in 1 cup (179 g). About 3% 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 21.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.3 g of fiber and 16.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned cherries?
Canned cherries contains 0.21 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.041 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned cherries contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned cherries?
100 g contains 3 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cherries have the same nutrition canned and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, cherries, sweet, canned, pitted, heavy syrup, drained has 83 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 167770. 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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