Cherries may be dried using much the same method as that used to make grapes into raisins. A given weight of dried cherries is much higher in calories than the raw fruit since most of the water has been removed. Dried cherries are commonly eaten by themselves as a snack and may also serve as a dessert topping.
Preparation
Manufacturers usually dry cherries by dipping them in a boiling chemical solution and rinsing them in cold water. This causes the skin to crack and hastens the drying process. Some manufacturers freeze-dry or air-dry them. The consumer may eat dried cherries directly from the container without preparing them in any way.
Serving Size
The serving size of the dried cherries is about ¼ cup. This volume of dried cherries weighs about 40 grams or 1.4 ounces.
Calories
A serving of dried cherries contains about 32 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of dietary fiber and 1 gram of protein. Each gram of carbohydrates contains 4 calories, so a serving of dried cherries contains about 128 calories from carbohydrates. A gram of dietary fiber contains about 2 calories, so a serving of dried cherries has 2 calories from fiber. Each gram of protein contains about 4 calories so a serving of dried cherries contains about 134 calories from protein. A serving of dried cherries therefore has a total of about 134 calories.
Daily Values
A serving of dried cherries provides 6.7 percent of the daily value (DV) for calories, assuming the standard diet of 2,000 calories per day. It also provides 4 percent of the DV for dietary fiber and about 11 percent of the DV for carbohydrates. A serving of dried cherries provides less than 1 percent of the DV for protein.
Vitamins and Minerals
Dried cherries are a good source of vitamin A and a serving provides 30 percent of the DV for vitamin A. A serving of dried cherries also provides about 2 percent of the DV for iron.
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