Prepared and Processed / Canned Fruits
Cherry, in syrup, drnd
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 65% |
| Calories | 106kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.2 g/ 71g (0.28%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.5 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 25.1 g/ 348g (7%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B3 | 0 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0%) |
Vit C | 7 mg/ 70mg (10%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 95 mg/ 750mg (12%) |
Phosphorus | 3 mg/ 700mg (0.43%) |
Iron | 1.2 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Sodium | 4 mg/ 1500mg (0.27%) free |
What is this food?
Cherry in syrup (usually sweetened cherries). It’s a fruit dessert topping or filling, commonly eaten as part of sweets.
Why it matters to health
This food gives carbohydrates and sugar (about 21.7 g sugar per 100 g) and some fiber (about 1.7 g), which can help with fullness. It also has a small amount of fat (about 0.5 g) with some saturated fat (about 0.11 g). Since it’s in syrup, the main thing to watch is the added sugar—too much can make it harder to keep your daily energy and blood sugar in balance. The good part: cherries also bring natural fruit fiber, so pairing it with meals/snacks that have protein and fiber can make it more satisfying.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small: treat it like a dessert topping, not a main snack.
- Balance your day: if you eat this after a full meal, choose a lighter snack next (e.g., yogurt, nuts in small amounts, or fruit).
- Pair with protein/fiber: add it to plain yogurt or with nuts to slow down sugar spikes and improve satiety.
- Watch frequency: aim for occasional use, especially if you already have sweet drinks or pastries in the same day.
- If available, choose less-syrup or “in juice” versions to reduce added sugar.
Common Filipino dishes
Cherry in syrup on halo-halo, Fruit cocktail dessert, Macaroni fruit salad (sweetened), Buko/fruit salad with syrup, Gelatin desserts with fruit topping
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