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Tart fruit juice with lemon and vitamin C
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Sour cherry juice with lemon (240 g) has 110 calories. That works out to 46 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.9 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 21.6 mg of Vitamin C covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
110
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
26.9g
· 10% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 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 96% · Protein 2% · Fat 2%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 9.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.7 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 7 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 46 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 115 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 360 g | 166 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 230 kcal |
Calculated from 46 calories per 100 g.
To make sour cherry juice with lemon, simmer pitted sour cherries with a little water, then strain and stir in lemon juice. Sweeten it only if needed; adding the lemon after the juice cools lets you adjust the tartness more easily.
It may help some people sleep, because sour cherries contain melatonin, but the effect is not guaranteed and the drink is not a treatment for insomnia. A sweetened serving close to bedtime may also be unhelpful for some people.
It may contain added sugar, but sour cherry juice with lemon does not have to be sweetened. Homemade versions can be adjusted to taste; for a packaged drink, check its ingredient list because recipes and products differ.
Yes, sour cherry juice with lemon can be a post-workout drink, and sour cherries have been studied for recovery after strenuous exercise. It provides fluid, but it should not be your only way to replace fluids and electrolytes lost through heavy sweating.
Keep sour cherry juice with lemon covered in the refrigerator. Drink homemade juice within a few days, and discard it if it develops an unusual fermented smell, visible fizzing, or an unexpected change in appearance.
Lemon adds a sharper citrus note and extra tartness to sour cherry juice. It can make the cherry flavor taste brighter, but it does not make the drink less acidic, so people sensitive to acidic drinks may prefer it diluted.
Yes. Sour cherry juice with lemon is made with tart cherries and has lemon’s citrus flavor, while sweet cherry juice uses a naturally sweeter type of cherry. The two drinks can taste quite different even before any sweetener is added.
Yes, sour cherry juice with lemon works well as a tart base for cocktails and mocktails. Mix it with sparkling water and fresh herbs for a nonalcoholic drink, or use it to add cherry-and-citrus flavor to a mixed drink.
Yes, it can cause discomfort in people sensitive to acidic drinks. Lemon and sour cherries both contribute tartness, so try a smaller serving or dilute it with water; stop drinking it if it consistently causes symptoms.
Homemade sour cherry juice with lemon lets you control how much lemon and sweetener you add. Bottled versions are convenient and can vary in ingredients and sweetness, so compare the ingredient lists if you want a less-sweet drink.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
21.6mg · 24% DV
B6
0.07mg · 4% DV
Vitamin K
4.8µg · 4% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
348mg · 10% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.12mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
34mg · 5% DV
Sodium
9.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 110 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Walking (5 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.
Sour cherry juice with lemon combines the sharp, fruity juice of sour cherries with lemon. It can be made by extracting or simmering the cherries, then adding lemon and, depending on the recipe, water and a little sweetener. The lemon lifts the cherries’ tang rather than hiding their distinctive tartness.
Serve it well chilled with a meal or as a refreshing drink on a warm day; in Turkey, where sour cherry drinks are familiar, it is also an easy choice for a home table or a gathering. It provides mostly fruit-derived carbohydrates, with very little protein or fat; 100 g contains 46 calories. For a less sweet, lighter-tasting glass, leave out added sugar and dilute it with water to suit your taste.
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.
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
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.07g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.