By Arold Augustin


The cherry is the drupe (or plump stone fruit) of trees from the 'prunus' genus. Sweet cherries are members of the 'prunus avium' subgenus that have been refined from varieties of wild cherries. The 'Padus', and more commonly, 'cerasus' subgenera, are sour cherries normally best for cooking. Cherries are indigenous to the majority of the mild regions north of the equator. These deep burgundy, red or yellow fruits are well-liked choices for those wishing to lose weight, so understanding the levels of calories in cherry products is important.

A single newly picked sweet ones (weighing roughly 1/3 of an ounce) is equal to four or five Kcal. This is equivalent to 18 to 28 grams or one ounce, and 63 to a hundred grams. Jogging, cycling or walking rapidly for one minute burns on average five, so it will be important to remember what you are taking in and how it will be spent to best aid in maintain your body.

Since the dawn of mankind, cherries have been on the menu. Nowadays, Turkey leads the world in growing cherries, harvesting 417 metric tonnes of the fruit in 2009 alone. America produced 390 tonnes in the same period, making the US the second major cherry-growing nation. The annual American crop is around two to three million pounds (lbs) of tart cherries and comes from Oregon, New York, Washington, Pennsylvania, California, and primarily Michigan (which yields nearly three quarters of the total US return).

The color of cherries and other berries comes from a red pigment which contains phytonutrients called 'anthocyanins'. These chemicals can reduce inflammation and pain. Anthocyanins are a form of anti-oxidant which helps to reduce diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. America's new super fruit can also diminish blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, and alleviate the discomfort of arthritis and gout.

The fruit sugars (fructose) give cherries their sweet taste, but also produce a heavier calorific value than found in most vegetables. A value of 63/100 grams places cherries roughly in the middle-of-the-road in relation to a lot of other fruits. A corresponding ration of the deglet noor strain of dates takes in 282 calories; avocados 160; there are 74 per 100 grams of figs; 29 in lemons; 69 in grapes, and 30 in watermelons. The sweetened, conserved maraschino type from the marasca tree originates from Croatia. One of these treats contains around seven and a half, which means a calorific value of 165 per 100 grams.

A typical one ounce serving of the delicious brandy that makes use of the wonderful cherry fruit has 78 cal. The same measure of Three Olives brand cherry vodka holds 60 to 70. UV brand Morella type vodka has a similar rating of 69 cal per shot.

A typical cherry cheesecake has a fairly high calorific content; a 4.7 ounce slice has 385. Similar portions of lighter varieties of this scrumptious treat can still measure in at 250. A four ounce serving of delicious turnover makes up over a quarter of your recommended daily calorific intake (315 calories).

There are nearly five hundred calories in cherry pie sauce from a tin, prepared with nearly five ounces of sugar. This is as much as in ten doughnuts! Freshly picked cherries are a healthier addition to cereals, yoghurt, or pancakes. Add dried cherries to trail mix or granola for nature's candy.




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