Maraschino cherries have 165 kcal and 38.8 g sugar per 100 g drained. Sugar-soaked, artificially colored cherries used as cocktail garnish. Two cherries (16 g) add 26 kcal — small but calorie-dense.
How should I track Maraschino cherries, canned, drained?
Maraschino cherries, canned, drained is a good source of fiber. When tracking Maraschino cherries, canned, 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.