Sour Cherry and Sweet Cherry

Sour Cherry

Sweet Cherry

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Sore throat treatment

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

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

Carbs

12.20 g

16.00 g

Fiber

1.60 g

2.10 g

Sugar

8.50 g

12.80 g

Protein

1.00 g

1.10 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.08

0.07

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

64.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg

0.03 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg

0.15 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg

99+

0.20 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg

99+

0.05 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg

4.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.00 mg

99+

7.00 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.07 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.10 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

85.00 mcg

Choline

6.10 mg

Fat

0.30 g

0.20 g

Minerals

Potassium

173.00 mg

99+

222.00 mg

Iron

0.32 mg

0.36 mg

Sodium

3.00 mg

0.00 mg

Calcium

16.00 mg

13.00 mg

Magnesium

9.00 mg

11.00 mg

Zinc

0.10 mg

0.07 mg

Phosphorus

15.00 mg

21.00 mg

Manganese

0.11 mg

0.07 mg

Copper

0.10 mg

0.06 mg

Selenium

0.00 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

44.00 mg

26.00 mg

Omega 6s

46.00 mg

27.00 mg

99+

Sterol

Phytosterol

Not Available

12.00 mg

Water Content

86.13 g

82.25 g

99+

Ash

0.40 g

0.48 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

50.00 kcal

63.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

46.00 kcal

66.00 kcal

Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

75.00 kcal

67.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

52.00 kcal

83.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal

145.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

390.00 kcal

410.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Season

Summer

Varieties

Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian

Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart

Seedless Variety

Color

Red

Inside Color

Red

Shape

Round

Texture

Crunchy

Taste

Sweet-Sour

Sweet

Origin

Europe, Western Asia

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy

Soil pH

5.5-8

Climatic Conditions

Cold

Facts

Facts about

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.

The word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Turkey

Other Countries

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan

Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan

Top Importer

Germany

Russia

Top Exporter

Poland

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus cerasus

Prunus avium

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Family

Rosaceae

Genus

Prunus

Species

P. cerasus

P. avium

Generic Group

Rose

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Difference Between Sour Cherry and Sweet Cherry

We might think that Sour Cherry and Sweet Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sour Cherry and Sweet Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sour Cherry and Sweet Cherry is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sour Cherry and Sweet Cherry with peel is 50.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Sour Cherry and Sweet 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 Sour Cherry and Sweet Cherry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species and Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.