Calories in Cherries: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
63 kcal per 100 g · Nutri-Score A
Serving (handful, 150 g) — 95 kcal · P/F/C 1.1/0.2/14 g
sugar: medium saturated fat: low salt: low fiber: low
Sweet cherries are sweeter and a little higher in calories than sour cherries. Their deep red color comes from anthocyanins; the season is short, early summer.
How many calories in cherries: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: handful, 150 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 63 kcal | 95 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
| incl. saturated | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g | 21 g |
| incl. sugars | 13 g | 19 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 3.2 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little.
protein 7%fat 3%carbs 90%
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Cherries: nutrition highlights
It has 3.2 g of fiber per serving — roughly 13% of the 25 g a day most adults fall short of.
On the open Nutri-Score algorithm, cherries gets an A: one of the better picks in its category. The score weighs calories, sugar, saturated fat and salt against protein, fiber and the share of fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts.
What to watch
- No red flags on the traffic light: sugar, salt and saturated fat per 100 g are all within the low-to-medium range.
How much movement is one serving?
One serving (handful, 150 g) is 95 kcal — roughly 31 min of easy walking or 12 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Healthier swaps for Cherries
Swaps are picked the same way the app does it: from the same kind of food, with a serving matched to the same calories (±25%), and only when the swap is clearly better — not “salad instead of pizza”.
- Guava — 160 g, 96 kcal: +5.5 g fibre.
- Blackberries — 260 g, 94 kcal: −6.5 g sugar, +11 g fibre.
- Feijoa — 190 g, 93 kcal: +9 g fibre.
- Blackcurrants — 210 g, 92 kcal: +6.9 g fibre.
Cherries vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Pear | 57 | 0.4 / 0.1 / 12 |
| Mango | 60 | 0.8 / 0.4 / 14 |
| Kiwi | 61 | 1.1 / 0.5 / 12 |
| Fruit Salad | 62 | 0.8 / 0.3 / 14 |
| Cherries | 63 | 1.1 / 0.2 / 14 |
| Lychee | 66 | 0.8 / 0.4 / 15 |
| Grapes | 69 | 0.7 / 0.2 / 16 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of cherries?
100 g of cherries has 63 calories, with 1.1 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 14 g carbohydrates (2.1 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of cherries?
A serving (handful, 150 g) has 95 calories: 1.7 g protein, 0.3 g fat and 21 g carbs.
What are the macros of cherries?
Per 100 g: 1.1 g protein, 14 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. By calories that's about 7% protein, 90% carbs and 3% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of cherries?
About 31 min of easy walking or 12 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 95 calories in one serving (handful, 150 g).