A standard serving size of fresh cherries is typically about 1 cup, which is roughly 15 to 21 cherries depending on their size. This serving size is equivalent to about 150 grams. For dried cherries, a serving is usually about a quarter cup. In terms of nutrition and common serving guidelines:
- 1 cup of fresh cherries contains about 21 cherries and counts as one serving of fruit.
- The NHS 5 A Day guide lists a portion as about 14 cherries.
- This serving size provides calories, fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and other beneficial compounds.
So, for practical purposes, you can consider a serving of cherries to be around 15 to 21 fresh cherries (about one cup).
