Dark red sweet cherries have 71 kcal per 100 g. Higher in calories than standard sweet cherries (63 kcal) due to higher sugar concentration. The darker color signals more plant compounds.
How should I track Cherries, sweet, dark red?
When tracking Cherries, sweet, dark red, 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.