sweet cherries are 82% water, 16% carbohydrates, 1% protein, and negligible in fat. As raw fruit, sweet cherries provide little nutrient content per 100 g serving, as only dietary fiber and vitamin C are present in moderate content, while other vitamins and dietary minerals each supply less than 10% of the Daily Value (DV) per serving, respectively
Cherry, any of various trees belonging to the genus Prunus and their edible fruits. Commercial production includes sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), which are frozen or canned and used in sauces and pastries, and sweet cherries (P. avium), which are usually consumed fresh and are the principal type preserved in true or imitation maraschino liqueur
Cherries are grown in all areas of the world where winter temperatures are not too severe and where summer temperatures are moderate. .
