Cherries
Cherries are a type of fruit commonly used in beverages, cakes, candies, and much more!
The flavor profile for cherries can be described as juicy and tart.
Cherries contain over 15+ nutrients including 8 vitamins and 7 minerals. Cherries are also sodium free and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Cherries
There are 16 uses for cherries. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Beverages.
- Cakes.
- Candies.
- Cookies, Biscuits, Crackers.
- Crumbles, Cobblers, Crisps.
- Desserts.
- Frostings, Fillings.
- Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts.
- Jams, Jellies, Preserves.
- Mousses, Trifles, Custards, Creams.
- Pancakes, Waffles, Crêpes.
- Pies, Tarts, Pastries.
- Salads.
- Sauces.
- Slices, Bars.
- Snack.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming cherries.
- As with all produce, wash cherries before consuming them.
- Do not buy fresh cherries that lack a shiny appearance and are without the green stems.
- Always store fresh cherries unwashed in a solid container at room temperature or a loosely closed bag in the refrigerator.
- The best way to store cherries is to freeze them after pitting.
- Frozen cherries can be added directly to baking recipes, smoothies, and shakes.
Popular Varieties
Popular varieties of cherries include: sweet cherries, sour cherries, and rainier cherries.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy cherries are.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Sweet Cherries - Fresh
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
63
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 16g
12%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Total Sugars 13g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 1g
2%
Vitamin C 9%
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Copper 7%
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Potassium 5%
·
Magnesium 4%
·
Manganese 4%
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Pantothenic Acid 4%
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Vitamin B6 4%
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Phosphorous 3%
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Riboflavin 3%
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Thiamin 3%
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Iron 2%
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Vitamin K 2%
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Calcium 1%
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Choline 1%
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Folate 1%
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Niacin 1%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- Low in sodium.