
New Zealand cherries are available in December and January.
Store in the refrigerator. Handle all fresh produce with care and wash before eating.
Sweet cherries date from prehistoric times in Asia. The trees made it across the ocean as far as Britain by the first century A.D. It was not until the 15th century, however, that cherries became popular in Germany, France and England.
1 cup = 150g
Average Quantity per serving | % Daily Intake per serve | Average Quantity per 100 g | |
Energy (kJ/Cal) | 410/98 | 5% | 273/65 |
Protein (g) | 1.4 | 3% | 0.9 |
Fat, total (g) | 0.4 | 1% | 0.3 |
- saturated (g) | 0.08 | 0% | 0.06 |
Available carbohydrate (g) | 21 | 7% | 14 |
- sugars (g) | 20.9 | 23% | 13.9 |
Dietary Fibre (g) | 1.9 | 6% | 1.3 |
Sodium (mg) | 5 | 0% | 3 |
Vitamin C (mg) | 30 | 75% RDI* | 20 |
Potassium (mg) | 316.5 | 211 |
Percentage Daily Intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ
Your daily Intakes may be higher or lower depending on your energy needs
*Recommended Dietary Intake (Average Adult)
Source: FOODfiles 2016