Sour Cherry · Prunus cerasus
Cherries, sour, red, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Cherries, sour, red, raw's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Good nutrient density 31/100
How many beneficial nutrients Cherries, sour, red, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Cherries, sour, red, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
88% from carbs
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Carbs 88%12.2 g per serving
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Fat 5%0.3 g per serving
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Protein 7%1.0 g per serving
What Cherries, sour, red, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.2 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.8 g | — |
| Glucose | 4.2 g | — |
| Fructose | 3.5 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 44.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 46.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 48.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 16.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 81.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 46.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.0 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 64.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 10.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 2.1 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 8.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.1 mg | |
| Choline | 6.1 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 16.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | |
| Magnesium | 9.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 15.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 173.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 3.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.0 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.4 g | — |
About Cherries, sour, red, raw
The sour cherry (Prunus cerasus), also called the tart cherry, is a smaller, softer, more acidic cousin of the sweet cherry, with bright red flesh and a vivid tang that makes it the baker's favorite. Too tart for most people to enjoy raw, it comes into its own once sweetened and cooked, which is why it is the classic cherry for pies, cobblers, clafoutis, preserves, and sauces for pork and duck. Popular types include the bright-red, light-fleshed Montmorency, the workhorse of American pie filling and juice, and the darker, richer Morello favored in Europe.
Sour cherries are low in calories, with roughly 50 to 55 in a cup, and rich in vitamin C, potassium, and anthocyanin antioxidants, and tart cherry juice is widely studied for easing muscle soreness and supporting sleep through its natural melatonin. They are sold fresh in their short summer season, as well as frozen, dried, canned, and juiced, and they even flavor Belgian kriek beer. A cherry pitter makes quick work of the stones.
Store fresh sour cherries unwashed in the refrigerator and use them within a few days, or pit and freeze them on a tray to bake with year-round.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cherries, sour, red, raw?
There are 50 calories in 100 g of Cherries, sour, red, raw, or about 52 calories in 1 cup, with pits, yields (103 g).
How much protein is in Cherries, sour, red, raw?
Cherries, sour, red, raw contains 1.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Cherries, sour, red, raw?
Cherries, sour, red, raw has 12.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Cherries, sour, red, raw?
Cherries, sour, red, raw provides 0.3 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Cherries, sour, red, raw a good source of?
Cherries, sour, red, raw is a good source of Copper and Vitamin C (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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