Cherries are one of the most popular summer fruits, but their calorie count can change dramatically depending on the variety and how they are processed. Raw sweet cherries provide about 63 kilocalories per 100g, while dried sweetened cherries can deliver more than 300 calories in the same weight. This calculator helps you turn simple portion sizes into accurate calorie and macronutrient figures in seconds.
Choose a cherry type, enter your amount in grams, ounces, or pounds, and the tool returns total calories, calories per 100g, and a full breakdown of protein, carbohydrates, fat, fiber, and sugar. Whether you are meal prepping, building a diet plan, or just curious about your fruit bowl, this is a practical nutrition reference.
The estimates are based on standard USDA nutrition data for common cherry products. Use the results as a guide, not a medical prescription.
🍒 Cherry Calories Per 100g Calculator
Cherry calories change dramatically by variety and processing. Choose your cherry type, enter an amount, and get calories plus a full macro breakdown.
How to Use This Tool
Using the calculator takes three quick steps:
- Pick the cherry type that matches what you're eating, from raw sweet cherries to maraschino cherries.
- Enter the amount you plan to eat in grams, ounces, or pounds, or tap one of the preset portion buttons.
- Press Calculate calories to see total calories, calories per 100g, and grams of protein, carbs, fat, fiber, and sugar.
The preset buttons are handy for common portions: 100 g, one cup (154 g), a single cherry, and a typical dessert serving. If you're weighing food for meal prep, grams are the most precise unit, but ounces and pounds work too for a quick estimate.
How the Calculation Works
Every result is built from a simple proportion based on standard USDA nutrition values per 100 grams of edible portion:
Calories for your portion = (calories per 100g) × (portion weight in grams ÷ 100)
For example, if a variety contains 63 kcal per 100g and you eat 150g, the math is:
63 × (150 ÷ 100) = 94.5 kcal
The same proportion is applied to protein, carbohydrates, fat, fiber, and sugar. Values used here come from USDA FoodData Central, and the calculator uses the edible portion weight, not the weight of whole fruit with pits and stems.
Example Calculations
Example 1: A bowl of raw sweet cherries. You weigh out 200g of pitted sweet cherries. The calculator uses 63 kcal per 100g, so your bowl contains about 126 kcal. You also get about 32g carbs, 4.2g fiber, and 25.6g sugar.
Example 2: A handful of dried cherries. Dried cherries are much more energy-dense. A 40g handful of sweetened dried tart cherries provides about 133 kcal, 32g carbs, and 25.6g sugar, so portion control matters.
Example 3: Maraschino cherries on a sundae. Two maraschino cherries, about 16g total, work out to roughly 26 kcal. That's not huge, but the sugar quickly adds up if you use several.
Reference Data: Calories and Macros per 100g
These are the standard values built into the calculator. Use them as a quick reference when you don't have the tool open.
| Cherry type | kcal | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Fiber (g) | Sugar (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw sweet | 63 | 1.06 | 16.01 | 0.20 | 2.1 | 12.82 |
| Raw sour/tart | 50 | 1.00 | 12.18 | 0.30 | 1.6 | 8.49 |
| Frozen unsweetened | 65 | 1.15 | 16.20 | 0.25 | 2.0 | 13.00 |
| Canned in water | 46 | 0.85 | 11.40 | 0.15 | 1.5 | 9.00 |
| Canned in heavy syrup | 83 | 0.73 | 21.10 | 0.21 | 1.5 | 18.00 |
| Dried (sweetened) | 333 | 2.50 | 80.00 | 1.50 | 4.0 | 64.00 |
| Maraschino | 165 | 0.22 | 42.00 | 0.22 | 0.3 | 38.00 |
Data source: USDA FoodData Central standard release values. Individual brands, syrup density, and sweetener additions can change the numbers.
Factors Affecting Accuracy
- Syrup vs. water: Canned cherries packed in heavy syrup can have nearly twice the calories and sugar of water-packed cherries.
- Sweetener on dried cherries: Many dried cherries are sweetened with sugar or apple juice; unsweetened dried cherries will be lower in sugar and calories.
- Maraschino soaking syrup: The syrup is largely sugar and can vary by brand, so maraschino estimates are rougher than raw fruit.
- Pits and stems: Always use pitted fruit weight for the most accurate result.
- Variety differences: Within a single category, growing conditions, ripeness, and cultivar change sugar and water content by a few percent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are cherries high in calories?
No. Raw cherries are moderately low in calories. A typical 100g serving of raw sweet cherries provides about 63 kcal, and a full cup around 97 kcal. Dried cherries are the exception because removing water concentrates both calories and sugar.
Do cherries have a lot of sugar?
Raw sweet cherries contain about 12.8g of sugar per 100g, similar to grapes and mangoes. Sour/tart cherries are a bit lower at about 8.5g per 100g. Most of the sugar is naturally occurring, and whole cherries also supply fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and antioxidants.
How does this compare with other fruit calorie tools?
If you compare cherries with blueberries, you'll find blueberries are around 57 kcal per 100g, and if you prefer tracking fruit by weight, a single-serving calorie-per-gram tool can be helpful. For example, you can check blueberry carbs per 100g or kiwi calories per gram for other fruit comparisons.
Should I count calories from cherries at all?
For most people, cherries are a nutrient-dense, satisfying fruit that supports a balanced diet, so calorie counting is optional. But if you are dieting or tracking macros, weighing your portion and using this calculator keeps your log accurate. Treat dried cherries as a concentrated snack rather than a free food.
For the most precise nutrient information, check the USDA FoodData Central entry for the exact variety and brand you're using.