Maraschino cherries, canned, drained
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Riboflavin | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Niacin | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Folate, total | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Choline, total | 4.3 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.5 UG | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 54 MG | 4% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.4 MG | 2% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 4 MG | 1% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 3 MG | 0% | |
| Potassium, K | 21 MG | 0% | |
| Sodium, Na | 4 MG | 0% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 16% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.2 UG | 0% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in fat (0.2g per 100g).
- Good source of dietary fiber (3.2g per 100g).
About Maraschino cherries, canned, drained
Maraschino cherries are heavily processed: real cherries bleached, soaked in brine, then re-sweetened with dye and sugar syrup. By the time they reach the jar, almost nothing of the original cherry remains nutritionally. The sugar content is extremely high and there is virtually no protein, fat, or meaningful fiber. They exist purely as a sweet garnish for cocktails, sundaes, and baked goods. Nobody is eating these for nutrition, and that is fine.
Dietary Information
Maraschino cherries, canned, drained is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 165 calories per 100 grams, Maraschino cherries, canned, drained gets 1% of its calories from protein, 102% from carbohydrates, and 1% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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