Edible parts
Fruit flesh (as sold)
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 209 kJ / 50 kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 12.18 g | 5% |
| Natural sugars | 8.49 g | 9% |
| Fat | 0.3 g | <1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | <1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 1.6 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.08 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.04 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 64 µg RAE | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1 µg | 3% |
| Folate | 8 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.14 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Choline | 6.1 mg | — |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 173 mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 15 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 3 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Cherries, sour, red, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 173954). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Much more vitamin A than sweet cherry. Often cooked; still edible raw when fully ripe.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Sour cherry (Prunus cerasus) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under fruit. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Fruit flesh (as sold).