Bing Cherry Nutrition

Bing cherries, a cherry variety with origins dating to the 1870s, are generally a seasonal fruit, available most often between June and August. Imported cherries from Chile make it possible to have fresh cherries year round, although Washington State grows the largest amount of this fruit. While you may snack on Bing cherries plain, they make a tasty addition to yogurt or oatmeal, and desserts benefit from their sweet flavor as well.

Calories

A 1-cup serving of raw Bing cherries contains 90 calories. This accounts for 4.5 percent of your allowable calories if you adhere to a 2,000 calorie diet. Bing cherries make an excellent choice for snacking as they fall into the ideal calorie range for between-meal pick-me-ups -- 100 to 200 calories, according to The Diet Channel -- and they have a wide spectrum of nutritional value.

Macronutrients

Bing cherries contain very little fat-- just 0.5 g per 1-cup serving. Most adults should limit fat intake to under 35 percent of their daily calories, but do not cut fat out of your diet entire -- your body needs fat to protect your internal organs and help you absorb a variety of vitamins. Eat a cup of Bing cherries, and you'll consume 22 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of protein. Your meal plan should include 130 g of carbohydrates and 46 to 56 g of protein per day to help your body function at optimal levels.

Sugar

Bing cherries have 19 g of sugar per cup of fruit. Because this is natural sugar, it is healthier than the added sugars in other sweet treats like candy and cookies. However, natural sugars can raise blood glucose levels in diabetics and may cause tooth decay as well.

Vitamins and Minerals

Bing cherries contain a good supply of vitamin C. In fact, a 1-cup serving of Bing cherries satisfies 15 percent of the daily recommended intake of this vitamin, which serves as an antioxidant, protecting your skin and organs from free radicals and other environmental damage. One cup of Bing cherries also provides you with 2 percent of the vitamin A, calcium and iron your body requires each day.

Benefits

Include Bing cherries in your diet to ward off cancer, arthritis and heart problems. According to the USDA website, a variety of scientific studies indicate that including Bing cherries in your meal plan regularly as a snack or in recipes may protect you from these diseases. Consult your physician about eating cherries if you have risk factors for conditions that may be improved by eating this fruit.