Drained sour cherries in water pack have 42 kcal per 100 g. Draining removes some water, slightly concentrating the fruit. Pre-pitted and ready for baking — weigh the drained solids.
How should I track Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained?
When tracking Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained, weigh the edible portion — after peeling, coring, or removing seeds. The part you throw away does not count, but it can make up 20–40% of the total weight depending on the fruit. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found that fruits are among the most commonly misestimated food groups. One more thing to watch: fresh and dried versions have very different calorie density. A handful of dried fruit can have the same calories as a whole bowl of fresh — always double-check which form you are logging.