Chokecherry · Prunus virginiana

Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Northern Plains Indians)

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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162 kcal Calories

3.0 g Protein

12%

33.6 g Carbs

1.7 g Fat

Good nutrient density 30/100

How many beneficial nutrients Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Northern Plains Indians) 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 Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Northern Plains Indians) come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

162 kcal / serving

83% from carbs

Carbs 83%

33.6 g per serving
Fat 9%

1.7 g per serving
Protein 8%

3.0 g per serving

What Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Northern Plains Indians) is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Dietary Fiber71% Copper21% Vitamin K18% Manganese18% Riboflavin (B2)13% Vitamin B612%

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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	33.6 g	12%
Dietary Fiber	20.0 g	71%
Total Sugars	9.4 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	5.0 g	—
Fructose	4.4 g	—
Lactose	0.0 g	—
Maltose	0.0 g	—
Galactose	0.0 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	1.7 g	2%

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	3.0 g	6%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	8.0 mcg	1%
Vitamin C	5.5 mg	6%
Vitamin D	~	—
Vitamin E	0.4 mg	2%
Vitamin K	21.1 mcg	18%
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	3%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	13%
Niacin (B3)	0.6 mg	4%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	12%
Folate (B9)	2.0 mcg	1%
Vitamin B12	~	—
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.4 mg	8%
Choline	10.7 mg	2%
Betaine	0.4 mg	—

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	60.0 mg	5%
Iron	0.7 mg	4%
Magnesium	27.0 mg	6%
Phosphorus	67.0 mg	5%
Potassium	379.0 mg	8%
Sodium	5.0 mg	0%
Zinc	0.3 mg	3%
Copper	0.2 mg	21%
Manganese	0.4 mg	18%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	~	—
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	0.9 g	—

About Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Northern Plains Indians)

The chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) is a small wild cherry native to North America, borne in long, drooping clusters on hardy shrubs and trees across much of the continent. Ranging from bright red to deep purple-black as it ripens, the fruit is famously astringent and mouth-puckering when raw, sour and bitter enough to earn its name, though fully ripe dark berries turn sweeter and more palatable. Chokecherries are rich in antioxidant anthocyanins along with vitamin C, and they have long been a staple of Indigenous cooking, pounded with meat and fat into pemmican.

Because of their tartness they truly shine cooked and sweetened into ruby jelly, syrup, jam, sauce, and country wine, where their bold wild-cherry flavor comes into its own. Note that the leaves and pits contain compounds that release cyanide, so only the cooked flesh is used and the pits are strained out and discarded. Gather fully ripe, dark berries, cook chokecherries into preserves, or freeze them for later, keeping fresh fruit only briefly in the refrigerator.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Northern Plains Indians)?

There are 162 calories in 100 g of Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Northern Plains Indians), or about 249 calories in 1 cup (154 g).

How much protein is in Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Northern Plains Indians)?

Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Northern Plains Indians) contains 3.0 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Northern Plains Indians)?

Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Northern Plains Indians) has 33.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Northern Plains Indians)?

Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Northern Plains Indians) provides 1.7 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Northern Plains Indians) a good source of?

Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Northern Plains Indians) is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber (71% DV) and Copper (21% DV) and a good source of Vitamin K, Manganese, Riboflavin (B2) and Vitamin B6 (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.