Sweet Dark Red Cherries Calories and Nutrition Facts
Sweet Dark Red Cherries has 71 calories per 100 g, with 1 g protein, 16.2 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Cherries, sweet, dark red, raw (FDC ID: 2346399).
One standard serving of sweet dark red cherries (10 cherries with pits (82 g)) contains 58 calories, 0.8g protein, 13.3g total carbs (13.3g net carbs), and 0.2g fat. Per 100 grams, it supplies 71 calories.
Energy density
0.71 kcal/g
low
Protein / 100 kcal
1.4 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
16.2 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
141 g
≈ 5 oz
- Sugars
- 11.4g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 0mg
Sweet Dark Red Cherries Portion & Serving Size Comparison
Compare calories, carbs, net carbs, and macros across common household measurements.
| Portion Size | Weight | Calories | Total Carbs | Net Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 cherries with pits (82 g) | 82 g | 58 kcal | 13.3 g | 13.3 g | 0.8 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 cherry with pit (8.2 g) | 8.2 g | 6 kcal | 1.3 g | 1.3 g | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| 5 cherries (41 g) | 41 g | 29 kcal | 6.6 g | 6.6 g | 0.4 g | 0.1 g |
| 20 cherries (164 g) | 164 g | 116 kcal | 26.6 g | 26.6 g | 1.6 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 cup with pits (138 g) | 138 g | 98 kcal | 22.4 g | 22.4 g | 1.4 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 cup without pits (154 g) | 154 g | 109 kcal | 24.9 g | 24.9 g | 1.5 g | 0.3 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 71 kcal | 16.2 g | 16.2 g | 1 g | 0.2 g |
Cherries, sweet, dark red, raw nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for cherries, sweet, dark red, raw per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard) and per 10 cherries with pits (82 g), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 10 cherries with pits (82 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 71 kcal | 58 kcal | — |
| Protein | 1 g | 0.8 g | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 13.3 g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 13.9 g | 11.4 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Sweet Dark Red Cherries calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 0.71 kcal per gram (low energy density), low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 20 kcal | 0.3 g | 4.6 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 71 kcal | 1 g | 16.2 g | 0.2 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 81 kcal | 1.1 g | 18.4 g | 0.2 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 161 kcal | 2.3 g | 36.7 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 322 kcal | 4.5 g | 73.5 g | 0.9 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2346399.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How sweet dark red cherries compares to other fruits
Against the 44 fruits in this database, sweet dark red cherries ranks 33rd lowest in calories and 10th highest in protein. The category averages 72 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 1% below it. The lightest option in the category is watermelon, seedless, rind only, raw at 19 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is figs, dried, uncooked at 3.3 g per 100 g.
| Fruits (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍇 Grape juice, white, with added vitamin C, from concentrate, shelf stable | 66 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.66 |
| 🥭 Mango, Tommy Atkins, peeled, raw | 69 kcal | 0.6 g | 0.69 |
| 🍒 Cherries, sweet, dark red, raw (this page) | 71 kcal | 1 g | 0.71 |
| 🥭 Mango, Ataulfo, peeled, raw | 79 kcal | 0.7 g | 0.79 |
| 🍇 Grapes, green, seedless, raw | 80 kcal | 0.9 g | 0.8 |
Portion planning with sweet dark red cherries
- 100 calories comes to about 141 g (5 oz).
- Macro split by calories: 92% carbs, 6% protein, 3% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- Low fat — 0.2 g per 100 g (≤ 3 g)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Sodium free — 0 mg per 100 g (< 5 mg)
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Sweet Dark Red Cherries FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 10 cherries with pits (82 g) of sweet dark red cherries?
One serving of 10 cherries with pits (82 g) provides 58 calories, 13.3 g total carbs, 0.8 g protein, and 0.2 g fat.
How many calories and macros are in 1 cherry with pit (8.2 g) of sweet dark red cherries?
1 cherry with pit (8.2 g) of sweet dark red cherries provides 6 calories, 0.1 g protein, 1.3 g total carbs, and 0 g fat.
How many calories and macros are in 5 cherries (41 g) of sweet dark red cherries?
5 cherries (41 g) of sweet dark red cherries provides 29 calories, 0.4 g protein, 6.6 g total carbs, and 0.1 g fat.
How many calories and macros are in 20 cherries (164 g) of sweet dark red cherries?
20 cherries (164 g) of sweet dark red cherries provides 116 calories, 1.6 g protein, 26.6 g total carbs, and 0.3 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of sweet dark red cherries?
Sweet Dark Red Cherries contains 71 calories per 100 g, with 1 g protein, 16.2 g carbohydrate, and 0.2 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for sweet dark red cherries?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Cherries, sweet, dark red, raw" is FDC ID: 2346399. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of sweet dark red cherries?
By calories, sweet dark red cherries is approximately 92% carbohydrates, 6% protein, and 3% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of sweet dark red cherries?
One ounce (28 g) of sweet dark red cherries has 20 calories, with 0.3 g protein, 4.6 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 81 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 322 calories.
How much sweet dark red cherries is 100 calories?
About 141 g of sweet dark red cherries supplies 100 calories, because it carries 0.71 kcal per gram (low energy density). Low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
Is sweet dark red cherries high or low in calories for a fruit?
Sweet Dark Red Cherries sits 1% below the fruits average of 72 kcal per 100 g, ranking 33rd lowest of 44 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.