I heard cherries are high in carbs? Is this true?

They have some.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

1 cup, with pits, yields (117.0 g) 1 cup, without pits (145.0 g) 1 cherry (6.8 g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 74Calories from Fat 2

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.2g0%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 0mg0%

Total Carbohydrates 18.7g6%

Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%

Sugars 15.0g

Protein 1.2g

Vitamin A 1% • Vitamin C 14%

Calcium 2% • Iron

19 carbs as said above = 3 pieces of bread, or 1 potato, or .5 serving of ice cream, or 4 tomatoes, or 3 onions, or 2 apples. etc.

Possibly cuz they have sugars in them but I imagine eating a few cherries would be alot more healthier then a candy bar.

Cherries (with pits) (sweet, raw), 1 cup (117g)

Calories: 84

Protein: 1.4g

Carbohydrate: 19.3g

Total Fat: 1.12g

Fiber: 2.7g

*Excellent source of: Vitamin C (8.2mg)