Dried cherries are a type of dried fruit that is made by removing the water from fresh cherries. They have a sweet and tangy flavor and are often used in baking or as a snack. Here are the health benefits, diseases that can be prevented, and nutrient content per serving of 50 grams of dried cherries:
Health benefits:
- Rich in antioxidants that protect against cell damage and inflammation
- May lower the risk of heart disease by reducing cholesterol levels and improving blood pressure
- Can aid in digestion due to high fiber content
- May improve sleep quality due to the melatonin content
- May reduce muscle soreness and improve exercise recovery due to anti-inflammatory properties
Diseases that can be prevented:
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Digestive issues
- Insomnia
- Muscle soreness
Nutrient content per serving of 50 grams of dried cherries:
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 158 kcal |
| Total Fat | 0.8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 41 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugars | 30 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
Vitamins content per serving of 50 grams of dried cherries:
| Vitamin | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 85 IU |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6.4 mcg |
| Folate | 4 mcg |
| Biotin | 0.4 mcg |
Minerals content per serving of 50 grams of dried cherries:
| Mineral | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 19 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Iodine | 0 mcg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 14 mg |
| Phosphorus | 25 mg |
| Potassium | 207 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Chloride | 0 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Chromium | 0 mcg |
| Fluoride | 0 mcg |
| Molybdenum | 0 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Selenium | 0.2 mcg |