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Maraschino cherries

Maraschino cherries are usually pitted cherries preserved in sweetened liquid, used as garnishes or ingredients in desserts and drinks.

Maraschino cherries — illustrative ingredient image

About Maraschino cherries

Maraschino cherries are preserved cherries, commonly pitted and packed in a sweetened liquid. Commercial versions are often brightly coloured, though colour and processing vary; they are distinct from fresh cherries and from maraschino liqueur.

The fruit is soft and sweet, with a flavour shaped by the preserving syrup and sometimes added flavourings. These cherries are used as a garnish or as an ingredient in desserts and drinks. They are sold with or without stems and in different syrups, so the packed fruit and drained fruit are not equivalent products.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

maraschino cherries

English

Maraschino cherries, canned, drained

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Maraschino cherries nutrition & diet

Maraschino cherries nutritional value

Cherries, maraschino

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
165kcal
Protein
0.2g
Carbs
42.0g
Fat
0.2g

Reference values per 100 g for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, recipes, brands and preparation can differ.

Drained cherries and cherries with their syrup differ in moisture and sugar from the packing liquid. Colouring, flavourings, and syrup formulations also vary among products.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Cherries, maraschino ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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