Cherries vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Cherries and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherries
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherries and strawberries:
- Cherry is a great source of potassium.
- Strawberry has 52% less carbohydrates than cherry.
- Strawberry has 62% less sugar than cherry.
- Strawberry has more niacin and folate.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberry has 49% less calories than cherry - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and cherry has 63 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherries is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to strawberries for protein. Cherries has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for strawberries, 8:86:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherries | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 86% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberry has 52% less carbohydrates than cherry - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Strawberries and cherries contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberry has 62% less sugar than cherry - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry has 12.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and cherries contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and cherry has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and cherries are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 740% more Vitamin C than cherry - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Strawberry has more niacin and folate. Both cherries and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cherries | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.154 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.199 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberries and cherries contain similar amounts of calcium - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and cherries contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Cherry is a great source of potassium and it has 45% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry has 222mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, strawberry has more kaempferol than cherry per 100 grams, however, cherry contains more quercetin than strawberry per 100 grams. Both cherries and strawberries contain small amounts of myricetin.
| Cherries | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| isorhamnetin | 0.05 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.24 mg | 0.5 mg |
| myricetin | 0.05 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Quercetin | 2.29 mg | 1.11 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Cherries | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 38 UG | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 85 UG | 26 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry per 100 grams.
| Cherries | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.065 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, strawberry has more linoleic acid than cherry per 100 grams.
| Cherries | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.09 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does strawberries or cherries contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberry has 50% less calories than cherry - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and cherry has 63 calories.
Does strawberries or cherries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberry has 50% fewer carbohydrates than cherry - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.