Know what’s on your plate
Sweet cherries
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 63 kcal —
- Protein 1.1 g 2%
- Carbohydrate 14 g 5%
- Fat 0.2 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 2.1 g 8%
- Sugars 13 g —
- Sodium 0 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 3 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 7 mg 8%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.07 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 2.1 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 3%
- Niacin (B3) 0.15 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.2 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 6.1 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 13 mg 1%
- Iron 0.36 mg 2%
- Magnesium 11 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 21 mg 2%
- Potassium 222 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.07 mg 1%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.07 mg 3%
- Selenium 0 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 63 | 1.1 g | 14 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × cup, with pits, yields | 138 g | 87 | 1.5 g | 19 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × cup, without pits | 154 g | 97 | 1.6 g | 21 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × cherry | 8.2 g | 5 | 0.1 g | 1.1 g | 0 g |
| 2 × cup, with pits, yields | 276 g | 174 | 2.9 g | 38 g | 0.6 g |
| ½ × cup, with pits, yields | 69 g | 43 | 0.7 g | 9.6 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × cup, with pits, yields | 414 g | 261 | 4.4 g | 58 g | 0.8 g |
| 4 × cup, with pits, yields | 552 g | 348 | 5.9 g | 77 g | 1.1 g |
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Questions about Sweet cherries
How do you choose ripe sweet cherries?
Choose plump, glossy cherries with firm skin and green, flexible stems; avoid fruit that is soft, split or leaking. Darker colour often signals ripeness, but colour varies between cultivars.
How do you remove cherry stones without a pitter?
Set a cherry over the opening of a small bottle and push the stone through with a chopstick or sturdy straw. A paper clip opened into a hook also works; wear an apron, as the juice can splash.
How should you store sweet cherries?
Keep them unwashed, with their stems on, in a breathable container in the fridge; wash just before eating. They are best used within a few days, and you can freeze pitted cherries in a single layer before packing them into a freezer bag.
How do you bake with sweet cherries without making the pastry soggy?
Stone the cherries and drain them well; for a cherry tart or clafoutis, toss them with a little flour or cornflour before adding the batter. Bake until the centre is set and the fruit is bubbling, following the recipe’s temperature and timing.
What goes well with sweet cherries?
Pair them with almonds, dark chocolate, vanilla or soft cheeses such as ricotta. They also work in a fruit salad, on porridge or in a cherry-and-almond cake.
Can you use sweet cherries instead of sour cherries in a recipe?
Yes, but sweet cherries make a less tart filling, so reduce any added sugar and add a little lemon juice. Sour cherries are naturally sharper and often hold their flavour particularly well in pies and preserves.
Can you eat sweet cherry stones?
No: spit out the hard stones, and remove them before serving cherries to young children to reduce choking risk. Don’t chew or crush the stones.
How many sweet cherries count as a serving?
About 15–17 medium cherries, or roughly 140 g with the stones, is a practical portion. That amount provides 88 kcal.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171719 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
