Cherries: calories and nutrition facts
Calories in cherries per 100 g and per typical portion, from the MacroLab food catalog.
63kcal per 100 g
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To burn these 63 calories:
- 15minWalking (5 km/h)
- 6minRunning (8 km/h)
- 8minCycling (16–19 km/h)
- 9minSwimming
Times use the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Calories per portion
Common portions from the MacroLab catalog, next to the 100 g reference.
| Portion | kcal |
|---|---|
| 100 g | 63 |
| 1 piece (8 g) | 5 |
| 1 cup (140 g) | 88 |
Can cherries make you gain weight?
At 63 kcal per 100 g, this is a food with low energy density: about 159 g gives 100 kcal.
One piece (8 g) has only 5 kcal, which is easy to fit into most days.
No single food makes you gain weight. What matters is your total calories over days and weeks compared with what you burn.
Cherries vs other foods in “Fruits”
Its calories are close to the average food in “Fruits” (62 kcal per 100 g).
| Per 100 g | This food | Group average |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 63 kcal | 62 kcal |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in 100 g of cherries?
- 100 g has 63 kcal. That means about 159 g for every 100 kcal.
- How many calories are in one piece of cherries?
- One piece (8 g) has 5 kcal.
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Data from the MacroLab food catalog, updated September 26, 2026. Values vary by variety and brand; check the label of the product you buy.