Calories in Cherries, sweet, raw
Generic food Raw Fruits
Cherries, sweet, raw contains 63 kcal per 100 g. A 1 NLEA serving (140 g) provides about 88 kcal.
Roughly 91% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 6% from protein and 3% 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).
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, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 63 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.2 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.038 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Total sugars ? | 12.8 g | |
| Protein M | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A ? | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C M | 7 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.07 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin K M | 2.1 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.033 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.049 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 6.1 mg | 1% |
| Calcium M | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 21 mg | 2% |
| Potassium M | 222 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.07 mg | 0.6% |
| Copper M | 0.06 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.07 mg | 3% |
| Selenium M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Fluoride M | 2 µg |
% 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 91%
- Fat 3%
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
- Protein1.1 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber2.1 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars12.8 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.2 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.038 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water82.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.047 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.052 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.15 g |
| Glucose M | 6.6 g |
| Fructose M | 5.4 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0.12 g |
| Galactose M | 0.59 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.009 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.022 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.02 g |
| Leucine M | 0.03 g |
| Lysine M | 0.032 g |
| Methionine M | 0.01 g |
| Cystine M | 0.01 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.024 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.014 g |
| Valine M | 0.024 g |
| Arginine M | 0.018 g |
| Histidine M | 0.015 g |
| Alanine M | 0.026 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.57 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.083 g |
| Glycine M | 0.023 g |
| Proline M | 0.039 g |
| Serine M | 0.03 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) ? | 0.027 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 ? | 0.027 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.047 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.026 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 (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 38 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 85 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.04 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 12 mg |
|---|
Other components (12)
| Water M | 82.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.48 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 263 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 64 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mango, raw Raw | 60 | 0.82 g | 15 g | 0.38 g |
| Apple, raw, with skin Raw | 52 | 0.26 g | 13.8 g | 0.17 g |
| Apples, fuji, with skin, raw Raw | 58 | 0.15 g | 15.7 g | 0.16 g |
| Blueberries, raw Raw | 57 | 0.74 g | 14.5 g | 0.33 g |
| Apples, red delicious, with skin, raw Raw | 56 | 0.19 g | 14.8 g | 0.21 g |
| Kiwifruit, ZESPRI SunGold, raw Raw | 63 | 1 g | 15.8 g | 0.28 g |
| Apple, raw Raw | 61 | 0.17 g | 14.8 g | 0.15 g |
| Apples, raw, fuji, with skin Raw | 63 | 0.2 g | 15.2 g | 0.18 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw cherries?
100 g of raw cherries has 63 kcal. 1 NLEA serving (140 g): about 88 kcal. 1 cherry (8.2 g): about 5 kcal. 1 cup, with pits, yields (138 g): about 87 kcal.
How much protein is in raw cherries?
Raw cherries contains 1.1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.5 g in 1 NLEA serving (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 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.1 g of fiber and 12.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw cherries?
Raw cherries contains 0.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.038 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
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, 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: 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 171719. 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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