Calories in Cherries, sweet, dark red, raw
Generic food Raw Fruits
Cherries, sweet, dark red, raw contains 63 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (140 g) provides about 89 kcal.
Roughly 92% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 6% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly (60 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 12% 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: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 63.3 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.19 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.2 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars M | 13.9 g | |
| Protein C | 1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin C M | 10.4 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.049 mg | 3% |
| Calcium M | 12.3 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron M | 0.11 mg | 0.6% |
| Magnesium M | 12.1 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 23.2 mg | 2% |
| Potassium M | 230 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.065 mg | 0.6% |
| Copper M | 0.069 mg | 8% |
| Manganese M | 0.073 mg | 3% |
| Molybdenum M | 0.97 µg | 2% |
% 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 92%
- 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 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Sugars13.9 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.19 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water82.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (5)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 8.4 g |
| Fructose M | 5.5 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
Other components (8)
| Water M | 82.2 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 0.17 g |
| Ash M | 0.43 g |
| Citric acid M | 0 mg |
| Malic acid M | 762 mg |
| Oxalic acid M | 0 mg |
| Pyruvic acid M | 0 mg |
| Quinic acid M | 0 mg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grapes, red or green, raw Raw | 69 | 0.72 g | 18.1 g | 0.16 g |
| Mango, raw Raw | 60 | 0.82 g | 15 g | 0.38 g |
| Passion-fruit juice, yellow, raw Raw | 60 | 0.67 g | 14.5 g | 0.18 g |
| Passion-fruit juice, purple, raw Raw | 51 | 0.39 g | 13.6 g | 0.05 g |
| Grapes, green, seedless, raw Raw | 72 | 0.9 g | 18.6 g | 0.23 g |
| Litchis, raw Raw | 66 | 0.83 g | 16.5 g | 0.44 g |
| Grapes, american type (slip skin), raw Raw | 67 | 0.63 g | 17.2 g | 0.35 g |
| Kiwifruit, ZESPRI SunGold, raw Raw | 63 | 1 g | 15.8 g | 0.28 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 63 kcal. Reference amount, racc (140 g): about 89 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 1.5 g in reference amount, racc (140 g). About 6% 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 raw cherries?
Raw cherries has 16.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 13.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw cherries?
Raw cherries contains 0.19 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw cherries contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw cherries?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cherries have the same nutrition raw and canned?
No. Per 100 g, cherries, sweet, dark red, raw has 63 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: Foundation Foods, record dated October 28, 2022. 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: Foundation Foods, record 2346399. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 28, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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