Are sour cherries keto?

Sour cherries

Not keto No — sour cherries are not keto-friendly.

Tart cherries have about 16 g net carbs per cup, and tart cherry juice and pie filling are far higher. A few fresh ones fit; for pie, try a mostly-raspberry filling.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup pitted · 155 g
Net carbs
16g
Calories
78kcal
Protein
1.6g
Fat
0.5g
Total carbs
19 g
Fiber
2.5 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 82%

About 47.2 g of sour cherries adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 30% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for sour cherries
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories78 kcal50 kcal
Total carbohydrate19 g12 g
Dietary fiber2.5 g1.6 g
Net carbs16 g11 g
Sugars 13 g 8.5 g
Protein1.6 g1 g
Fat0.5 g0.3 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are sour cherries keto?

No — sour cherries are not keto-friendly. Tart cherries have about 16 g net carbs per cup, and tart cherry juice and pie filling are far higher. A few fresh ones fit; for pie, try a mostly-raspberry filling.

How many net carbs are in sour cherries?

1 cup pitted (155 g) of sour cherries has about 16 g net carbs (19 g total carbs minus 2.5 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 11 g net carbs.

How much sour cherries can I eat on keto?

About 47.2 g of sour cherries adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 30% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 82% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for sour cherries?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #173954): Cherries, sour, red, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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