Black cherry and Sour Cherry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
7.50 g
99+
12.20 g
39
Fiber
Not Available
1.60 g
30
Sugar
Not Available
8.50 g
31
Protein
0.40 g
99+
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
225.60 mcg
3
64.00 mcg
9
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg
10
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.07 mg
38
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
2.10 mcg
27
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
85.00 mcg
16
Choline
Not Available
6.10 mg
19
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
143.00 mg
99+
173.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.20 mg
99+
0.32 mg
33
Sodium
6.90 mg
13
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
11.80 mg
30
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
17.60 mg
16
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
10.80 mg
36
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.11 mg
30
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.10 mg
21
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg
23
44.00 mg
18
Omega 6s
27.00 mg
99+
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Phytosterol
12.00 mg
7
Not Available
Water Content
82.20 g
99+
86.13 g
32
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal
16
50.00 kcal
24
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
46.00 kcal
18
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
75.00 kcal
13
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
52.00 kcal
28
Calories in Jam
Not Available
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
Not Available
390.00 kcal
5
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Black
Red
Inside Color
Maroon
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet-Sour
Origin
North America
Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Not Available
Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-8
5.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold
Facts
Facts about
- Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
- Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
- Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Turkey
Other Countries
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
France
Germany
Top Exporter
Turkey
Poland
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus Serotina
Prunus cerasus
Synonym
wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Prunus
Prunus
Species
P. serotina
P. cerasus
Generic Group
Cherry
Rose
Difference Between Black cherry and Sour Cherry
We might think that Black cherry and Sour Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Black cherry and Sour Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Black cherry and Sour Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Black cherry and Sour Cherry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Black cherry and Sour Cherry belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Black cherry and Sour Cherry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species and Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
