Cherries and Its Health Benefits, vitamins and minerals

Cherries

Health Benefits of Cherries

Cherries, along with many other berries, are good for fighting cancer and disease.
Tart Cherry juice helps prevent premature aging, helps stop migraine headaches and improves the way we sleep.

Amount
One cup of fresh cherries, with pits, contains 1.46 grams of protein, 87 calories and 2.9 grams of dietary fiber.

Mineral content of Cherries
• Potassium - 306 mg
• Phosphorus - 29 mg
• Magnesium - 15 mg
• Calcium - 18 mg
• Iron - 0.5 mg
• Zinc - 0.1 mg
• Manganese - 0.097 mg
• Copper - 0.083 mg
Also contains small amounts of other minerals.

Vitamin Contents of Cherries
• Vitamin A - 88 IU
• Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - 0.037 mg
• Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - 0.046 mg
• Niacin - 0.213 mg
• Folate - 6 mcg
• Pantothenic Acid - 0.275 mg
• Vitamin B6 - 0.068 mg
• Vitamin C - 9.7 mg
• Vitamin E - 0.1 mg
• Vitamin K - 2.9 mcg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.