How many carbs are in cherries?
Cherries has 22.1 g of total carbs per 1 cup (138 g) — about 19.2 g net carbs after 2.9 g of fiber. That's 16 g of carbs per 100 g, roughly 8% of the 275 g Daily Value.
USDA FoodData Central · raw · FDC 171719
Carbs by portion
| Portion | Total carbs | Net carbs | Fiber | Sugar | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (138 g) | 22.1 g | 19.2 g | 2.9 g | 17.7 g | 87 |
| 100 g | 16 g | 13.9 g | 2.1 g | 12.8 g | 63 |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 4.5 g | 3.9 g | 0.6 g | 3.6 g | 18 |
Net carbs = total carbs − fiber (the carbs that raise blood sugar, used in keto/low-carb tracking). Values computed from USDA per-100 g data (FDC 171719, SR Legacy). raw.
If you’re counting carbs, cherries are a sweet one. A realistic serving — 1 cup of sweet cherries (138 g) — carries about 22 g of total carbohydrate, which is 16 g per 100 g. There’s a little fiber in there (about 2.9 g per cup), so the net carbs land at roughly 19 g. That’s a meaningful number for a fruit, and the reason is simple: cherries are built around natural sugar, not starch and not fiber.
Why cherries’ net carbs stay high
Net carbs are total carbs minus fiber, and with cherries the fiber barely moves the needle. Of the ~22 g of carbohydrate in a cup, about 17.7 g is sugar and only 2.9 g is fiber — so subtracting the fiber still leaves you at about 19 g net. Per 100 g that’s 16 g carbs, 2.1 g fiber, 12.8 g sugar, for roughly 87 calories a cup. Compare that to a high-fiber food like black beans, where fiber knocks a third off the total; cherries don’t have that buffer. What you taste as sweetness is exactly what shows up on the carb count.
What this means for keto and low-carb
For keto, cherries are a no in any real quantity. A full cup at ~19 g net carbs would eat nearly an entire strict 20 g daily budget, leaving nothing for the rest of the day. On a more relaxed low-carb plan they can fit as a small, deliberate portion — a handful of ten cherries is only about 9.7 g net, which is far more manageable than a bowl. The honest framing is that cherries are a naturally sweet, antioxidant-rich treat to portion carefully, not a free food. There’s nothing wrong with them; they’re just sugar-forward.
Cherries do bring more than carbs — anthocyanins, vitamin C, and potassium come along for the ride. For the other side of the nutrition picture, see protein in cherries. And for any packaged or dried cherries, read the label’s own carb and fiber lines, since dried fruit concentrates the sugar dramatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many carbs are in a cup of cherries?
About 22 g of total carbohydrate in a 1-cup serving of sweet cherries (138 g), which is 16 g per 100 g (USDA FDC 171719). With only about 2.9 g of fiber per cup, the net carbs come out to roughly 19 g — cherries carry a little fiber, but most of that carbohydrate is sugar.
What are the net carbs in cherries?
Roughly 19 g net carbs per cup — total carbs (~22 g) minus the ~2.9 g of fiber. Cherries have some fiber, but not nearly enough to offset a carbohydrate load that's almost all natural sugar, so net carbs stay high for a fruit serving.
How much of cherries' carbs are sugar versus fiber?
Mostly sugar. A cup of sweet cherries has about 17.7 g of sugar and only 2.9 g of fiber out of its ~22 g total carbs. That heavy sugar-to-fiber ratio is why cherries taste so sweet and why their net carbs sit close to their total.
Are cherries keto or low-carb?
No. At ~19 g net carbs per cup, a single serving of cherries would use nearly all of a strict 20 g keto budget on its own. They're one of the higher-sugar fruits, so they don't fit keto and are only a small-portion food on a moderate low-carb plan — a few cherries, not a bowl.
How many carbs are in 10 cherries?
Ten sweet cherries weigh roughly 70 g, so about 11.2 g of total carbs and around 9.7 g net carbs (after ~1.5 g fiber). A handful is a far more low-carb-friendly portion than a full cup — useful if you want the flavor without spending your whole carb budget.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-04, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 171719 (Cherries, sweet, raw; SR Legacy). We re-verify reference pages periodically and update when USDA revises the entry.
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