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Sweet Cherry has a low glycemic index of 22 (typical range 17 to 27). A serving of 1 cup, with pits, yields (138 g) has a glycemic load of 4, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 63 calories, 1.1 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate (2.1 g fiber, 12.8 g sugars) and 0.2 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 cup, with pits, yields (138 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 63 kcal | 87 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16 g | 22.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 2.9 g |
| Sugars | 12.8 g | 17.7 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 222 mg | 306 mg |
Other fruits with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Cranberry | 45 | 4 |
| Strawberry | 40 | 4 |
| Sour Cherry | 22 | 4 |
| Clementine | 40 | 3 |
| Asian Pear | 35 | 3 |
Sweet Cherry has a glycemic index of 22, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 cup, with pits, yields (138 g) serving is 4, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of sweet cherry has a glycemic load of 4 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Sweet Cherry has 63 calories per 100 g, and about 87 calories in a 1 cup, with pits, yields (138 g) serving.
Sweet Cherry is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Cherries, sweet, raw” (FDC 171719). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group 1 follows from the NOVA definition: a whole food, only cleaned, dried or cooked.
General information, not medical advice.
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