Cherry Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Cherries are nutrient-dense fruits that provide significant amounts of vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber, which supports digestive health and beneficial gut bacteria .
Both sweet and tart cherry varieties contain high concentrations of anthocyanins (pigments with antioxidant properties) and phenolic acids, which are well-established for their role in reducing oxidative stress and markers of inflammation .
Consuming cherries may help manage cardiovascular risk factors by improving blood pressure and blood lipid profiles, though some studies suggesting these benefits used high doses of 45 to 270 cherries per day .
Early research suggests that cherries may improve sleep quality and duration, potentially due to their content of serotonin (a molecule involved in mood and sleep regulation) and other bioactive compounds .

Interesting fact

The world record for the longest cherry pit spit is over 28 meters, a distance achieved at an annual competition in Michigan, USA.

Standout nutrients

MID

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Chromium

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Molybdenum

SUPER

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Glucose

SUPER

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Fructose

kcal per 100g

Protein1.03g

Fat0.28g

Carbs1.66g

Fiber1.32g

Sugar12.5g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.08g

Monounsat0.08g

Saturated0.07g

Seasonality

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Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreePaleo

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Perennial tree crops generally have lower carbon footprints than annual crops, though water usage can be high in certain regions.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Refrigerate

3–5 days

Keep stems attached and wash only immediately before eating to prevent spoilage.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 4 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

2 contributing source foods

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

A systematic review and meta-analysis of cherry (Prunus spp.) consumption on glycemic markers and lipid profile - ScienceDirect

[1]www.sciencedirect.comsciencedirect.com

A Review of the Health Benefits of Cherries - PMC

[4]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

From Orchard to Wellness: Unveiling the Health Effects of Sweet Cherry Nutrients - PMC

[6]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Effect of Tart Cherry on Sleep Quality and Sleep Disorders: A Systematic Review - PMC

[7]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

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