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Cherry leaf Calories
Antioxidants, vitamin C, polyphenols
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
5 piece (medium) of Cherry leaf (10 g) has 4 calories. That works out to 38 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.7 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 11 µg of Vitamin K covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Cherry leaf Nutrition Facts
Selected: 5 piece (medium) · 10 g
4
KCAL / 10G
Carbs
0.7g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 24% · Fat 19%
Cherry leaf nutrition facts table · 5 piece (medium) (10 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 4 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.7 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 5 Pieces of Cherry leaf?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 5 piece (medium) | 10 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 g | 1 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 2 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 3 g | 1 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (chopped) | 6 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 10 g | 4 kcal |
| 10 piece (large) | 20 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 20 g | 8 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 38 kcal |
Calculated from 38 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cherry leaf
Can you eat cherry leaf?
Some cherry leaves are eaten in regional dishes, but they are not a universally safe salad green. Use only correctly identified leaves intended for cooking, and prepare them in a tested traditional recipe rather than eating them raw.
Are cherry leaves poisonous to people?
Cherry leaves can contain cyanogenic compounds, which may release cyanide; the amount varies with species and condition. Avoid eating unidentified or wilted leaves, and do not assume that a leaf from any cherry tree is safe because one regional recipe uses cooked leaves.
Can you make tea from cherry leaf?
Cherry leaf tea is not a reliably established everyday drink, and homemade leaves may contain cyanogenic compounds. Avoid brewing leaves gathered from an unidentified tree; use a commercially prepared product only if it is specifically sold for drinking.
Can cherry leaf be eaten raw?
It is best not to eat cherry leaf raw. Cherry leaves may contain cyanogenic compounds, and raw leaves have not undergone the cooking used in traditional regional dishes; do not use foraged leaves as a raw garnish.
What is cherry leaf used for in cooking?
Cherry leaf is used in some regional cooking, notably for wrapped dishes such as cherry-leaf dolma. The leaves are softened and cooked with a filling, rather than treated as a general-purpose raw salad leaf.
How do you make cherry leaf dolma?
Cherry leaf dolma is made by softening suitable young leaves, wrapping them around a bulgur- or rice-based filling, and cooking the rolls. Recipes vary by region; in Malatya, Turkey, the dish is commonly served with garlicky yogurt.
Can cherry leaf replace grape leaves in dolma?
Yes, cherry leaf can be used for a regional style of dolma, but it is not a like-for-like substitute for grape leaves. Its texture and flavor differ, and the leaves may be more delicate, so handle them gently when wrapping.
What does cherry leaf taste like?
Cooked cherry leaf has a mild, leafy, slightly herbal taste rather than the tangy flavor associated with many grape leaves. In dolma, a seasoned filling and a yogurt accompaniment provide much of the dish’s character.
How should you store fresh cherry leaf?
Keep fresh cherry leaves briefly in the refrigerator, wrapped loosely so they do not dry out or become crushed. Do not store or use leaves that have wilted, turned slimy, or come from a tree treated with garden chemicals.
Can you dry cherry leaves for later use?
Drying cherry leaves does not make an unidentified leaf safe to eat. Because cherry leaves can contain cyanogenic compounds, do not dry them for tea or cooking unless the species and a food-safe preparation method are established.
Cherry leaf Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin K
11µg · 9% DV
Vitamin C
2.7mg · 3% DV
Vitamin A
18µg · 2% DV
Folate
3.2µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.21mg · 1% DV
Calcium
12mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
31mg · 1% DV
Sodium
0.5mg · 0% DV
Cherry leaf Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Cherry leaf
To burn the 4 calories in 5 piece (medium) (10 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Cherry leaf?
Cherry leaf refers to the leaves of the cherry tree, used in some regional Turkish cooking, notably around Malatya, to make stuffed-leaf rolls with a bulgur filling. It is a local alternative to the more familiar vine leaf, rather than a commonly served salad green.
Cooking softens the leaves and brings out a gently tart, herbal flavour. The rolls are typically served with yogurt, sometimes garlicky, as part of a home-cooked meal. Cherry leaf is low in energy and provides fibre; the listed amount is 3.8 g per 100 g. If you are trying it at home, cook the leaves thoroughly and pair the rolls with plain yogurt or a fresh side salad; a bulgur-and-herb filling keeps the dish relatively light.
How Nutritious Is Cherry leaf?
Nutrient density
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
High
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Cherry leaf Processed?
NOVA 1
Unprocessed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Cherry leaf Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Cherry leaf Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Cherry leaf Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.