8–9.5gsugar
8gnatural sugar
10–12gtotal carbs
Lowglycemic index
35% of the WHO 25g/day free-sugar guideline
What it takes to burn this off
35calories from this sugar
~8 minbrisk walk (~5.6 km/h)
~4 minrunning (~8 km/h)
Estimated for a typical 70kg (154 lb) adult — actual calories burned vary by body weight, pace, and fitness level. General reference only, not personalized advice.
Sweet cherries are eaten a handful at a time — ten cherries is a realistic single serving with a moderate-to-high sugar load.
Figures are for general reference, not personalized medical guidance; always confirm with a lab-tested label or professional for dietary decisions.
Source: USDA FoodData Central — cherries, sweet, raw. Total carbs: ~16.6g carbs per 100g, scaled to a 68g (10-cherry) serving. GI: low, per published glycemic index research. (last verified 2026-08-23)