Cherry
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 46 kcal
Approximate exercise time to burn the 46 kcal in each 100g:
About Cherry
A seasonal fruit; good for sweet-fruit reference.
Health Benefits of Cherry
Rich in anthocyanins - deeper colour, more
Cherries' deep red comes from anthocyanin polyphenols; darker varieties (e.g. black cherry) have more. Anthocyanins give them antioxidant activity, and they also hold some potassium and melatonin precursors - a fairly nutrient-dense seasonal fruit.
Strongly seasonal, a 'luxury' fruit
Cherries' season is very short: domestic cherries arrive May-June; imported 'cheerries' reach shelves Nov-Feb. They bruise and spoil fast after picking, so storage/transport costs keep prices high. Buy in season; frozen cherries are a fine off-season option.
Don't overdo it in one go
Cherries contain natural sorbitol and fructose; eating a large amount at once (over 300g) can cause diarrhoea or belly discomfort in some - not a safety issue but a normal osmotic reaction to the sugars/alcohols in the gut. Keep to ~100-150g a sitting to enjoy them without taxing digestion.