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How Many Calories in Cherries?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 18 kcal | 0.3g |
| 100g | 63 kcal | 1.1g |
| 1 cup with pits | 87 kcal | 1.5g |
A cherries contains 63 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup with pits (138g) provides about 87 calories. Cherries is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Cherries Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (138g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 63 kcal | 87 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1g | 1.5g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.0g | 22.1g |
| of which Sugars | 12.8g | 17.7g |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0.3g |
| of which Saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 2.1g | 2.9g |
| Sodium | 0.0mg | 0mg |
| Potassium | 222.0mg | 306mg |
| Calcium | 13.0mg | 18mg |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.6mg |
| Vitamin C | 7.0mg | 9.7mg |
| Vitamin A | 3.0µg | 4µg |
| Selenium | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (0% DV)
- Calories: 3% DV
- Protein: 2% DV
- Carbohydrates: 6% DV
- Fibre: 8% DV
- Fat: 0% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 0% DV
- Potassium: 5% DV
- Calcium: 1% DV
- Iron: 2% DV
- Vitamin C: 8% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 0% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 0% DV
Useful for tracking cherries
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Good to know
Ripeness affects sugar content — a very ripe piece of fruit can carry noticeably more natural sugar than an under-ripe one of the same size.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in cherries per 100g?
Cherries contains 63 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is cherries high in calories?
A 1 cup with pits of cherries (138g) has around 87 calories — roughly 4% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is cherries good for weight loss?
At 63 calories per 100g, cherries is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup with pits provides about 87 calories.
How much protein is in cherries?
Cherries contains 1.1g of protein per 100g.
Is cherries a good source of fibre?
Cherries is relatively low in fibre at 2.1g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does cherries compare to apricots, canned, light syrup pack, with skin?
Cherries has 63 calories per 100g, close to apricots, canned, light syrup pack, with skin at 63 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of cherries for 20g of protein?
With 1.1g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 1818g of cherries to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other fruits closest to cherries by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherries (this page) | 63 kcal | 1.1g | 16.0g | 0.2g |
| Apricots, Canned, Light Syrup Pack, with Skin | 63 kcal | 0.5g | 16.5g | 0.1g |
| Currants, European Black, Raw | 63 kcal | 1.4g | 15.4g | 0.4g |
| Oranges, Raw, with Peel | 63 kcal | 1.3g | 15.5g | 0.3g |
| Plums, Canned, Purple, Light Syrup Pack | 63 kcal | 0.4g | 16.3g | 0.1g |
| Pears, Raw, Bartlett | 63 kcal | 0.4g | 15.0g | 0.2g |
| Guava Nectar, Canned, with Added Ascorbic Acid | 63 kcal | 0.1g | 16.2g | 0.1g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.