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Refreshing, antioxidant source, contains vitamin C
In season: Summer
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Sour Cherry Drink (200 g) has 90 calories. That works out to 45 calories per 100 g. It contains 22 g of carbs, 0.6 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 14 mg of Vitamin C covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Sour Cherry Drink is a ruby-coloured fruit beverage made with sour cherry juice or concentrate, usually diluted with water. Recipes and packaged versions vary, and some are sweetened; homemade versions may use cherries, water and sugar to taste.
Its bright tart-sweet flavour is refreshing served chilled, whether alongside a meal or as a summer drink. It is enjoyed in places where sour cherries are popular, including Turkey and parts of Eastern Europe and the Middle East, and is also easy to find internationally. It is mostly a source of carbohydrate, with little protein or fat; the sugar content depends on the recipe. For a lighter, less sweet glass, dilute it with water or sparkling water.
Selected: 100 g
45
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
11g
· 4% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 95% · Protein 3% · Fat 2%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
7mg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
5µg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
12mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
65mg · 2% DV
Calcium
10mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
6mg · 1% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 45 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Not necessarily. Tart cherry juice is made from sour cherries and may be sold as juice or concentrate; sour cherry drink often includes added water and may contain sweetener. Recipes and product names vary, so the two terms are not interchangeable.
To make sour cherry drink, simmer pitted sour cherries with water, then strain and chill the liquid. Sweeten it only if needed, or mix sour cherry juice with cold water for a quicker version.
Sour cherry drink is not a sleep treatment, and evidence that it reliably improves sleep is limited. It has no caffeine, but drinking a large glass just before bed may wake you for a bathroom trip.
No, sour cherry drink does not naturally contain caffeine. A plain fruit-based version is therefore unlike coffee or energy drinks, though a blended or packaged product could include other ingredients; check its ingredient list if caffeine matters to you.
Sour cherry drink can be diluted if it tastes too strong or sweet. Concentrates and homemade versions usually need water added, while ready-to-drink products are generally intended to be consumed as sold.
Keep sour cherry drink sealed in the refrigerator after opening. Homemade versions are best used within a few days; discard the drink if its smell, appearance, or taste changes rather than relying on the original unopened shelf life.
Yes, sour cherry drink can be frozen in a freezer-safe container with room for expansion. Thaw it in the refrigerator and stir well before serving, since the flavor or texture may separate slightly after freezing.
Yes, sour cherry drink works well in cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. Combine it with sparkling water and citrus for a simple mocktail, or use it as a tart mixer; taste before adding extra sweetener.
Yes, sour cherry drink contributes fluid and can be refreshing. Water is still the simplest everyday choice, especially if the drink contains added sugar; sour cherry drink should not be the only source of hydration.
Yes, you can drink sour cherry drink before bed, since it contains no natural caffeine. Keep the serving modest if late-night bathroom trips disturb your sleep, and remember that sweetened versions add sugar.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.