Fruit

How much fiber is in cherries?

Cherries have 2.9 g of fiber per 1 cup (138 g). That is 10% of the daily value and a moderate amount for a fruit.

2.9g

per 1 cup

2.1g

per 100 g

10%

daily value

#18of 39

fruits

Soluble vs insoluble

Soluble 0.8g 28% Insoluble 2.1g 72%

The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.

About cherries and fiber

A cup of sweet cherries provides 2.9 grams of fiber. They are high FODMAP because of sorbitol and fructose, so a small handful is the usual limit on that plan.

Counts toward plant diversityHigh FODMAP at this serving

How cherries compares to other fruits

Per typical serving. The highest fruit in the database is raspberries at 8 g.

Food	Serving	Fiber	Per 100 g	% DV
Guava	1 fruit	3 g	5.5 g	11%
Prunes	5 prunes	3 g	7.1 g	11%
Strawberries	1 cup	3 g	2 g	11%
Fresh Figs	2 medium	2.9 g	2.9 g	10%
Cherries	1 cup	2.9 g	2.1 g	10%
Clementines	2 clementines	2.6 g	1.8 g	9%
Mango	1 cup sliced	2.6 g	1.6 g	9%

All 39 fruits ranked by fiber

Servings to reach a daily goal

9×

servings of cherries to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women

14×

servings of cherries to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men

Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.

USDA entries for cherries

Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.

USDA description	Fiber / 100 g	Soluble	Insoluble
Cherries, sweet, raw	2.1 g	–	–
Cherries, sour, red, raw	1.6 g	–	–
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw	1.1 g	–	–
Maraschino cherries, canned, drained	3.2 g	–	–
Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained	1.2 g	–	–
Cherries, raw	2.1 g	–	–
Cherries, sweet, canned, water pack, solids and liquids	1.5 g	–	–
Cherries, sour, red, canned, water pack, solids and liquids	1.1 g	–	–

Frequently asked questions

How much fiber is in cherries?

1 cup of cherries, about 138 grams, contains 2.9 grams of dietary fiber. That is 2.1 grams of fiber per 100 grams and 10% of the 28 gram daily value.

Are cherries high in fiber?

Not especially. Cherries have 2.9 g per serving, which ranks 18 of 39 fruits in the FiberUp database. It still counts toward plant diversity, but the fiber in a meal will come from elsewhere.

Is the fiber in cherries soluble or insoluble?

About 28% of the fiber in cherries is soluble (0.8 g) and 72% is insoluble (2.1 g). Soluble fiber forms a gel that slows digestion and feeds gut bacteria; insoluble fiber adds bulk and speeds transit.

How many servings of cherries would reach a daily fiber goal?

It would take about 9 servings to reach 25 g (the adequate intake for adult women) and 14 servings to reach 38 g (adult men). Spreading fiber across several foods is easier and better for gut bacteria diversity.

Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.