Cherries
Low GI
GL 5.5 per cup (138 g) · GL 4 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Moderate fructose content
Cherries has a glycemic index of 22 (Low). One cup (138 g) adds a glycemic load of 5.5.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #171719 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Cherries is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, with pits, yields | 138 g | 5.5 |
| 1 NLEA serving | 140 g | 5.6 |
| 1 cup, without pits | 154 g | 6.2 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 63 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 16.01 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 10.67 g |
| Natural | 10.7 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1.1 g |
| Protein | 1.06 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.17 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- High antioxidant profile (anthocyanins)
- Moderate fructose content
- Low protein density
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Cherries
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cherries?
Cherries has a glycemic index of 22 (Low). One cup (138 g) has a glycemic load of 5.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 4.
Is Cherries good for people with insulin resistance?
Cherries has a low glycemic index (22), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Cherries has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Cherries in this database, Cherries has the lowest glycemic load (3 per 100 g).
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