Cherries vs goji berries: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: cherries scores 61/100 and goji berries 63/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Cherries
63 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup, pitted: 154 g
Goji berries
349 kcal per 100 g. 5 tbsp: 28 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesCherries63 vs 349 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinGoji berries1.1 vs 14 g per 100 g
- More fiberGoji berries2.1 vs 13 g per 100 g
- Less sugarCherries13 vs 46 g per 100 g
- More potassiumCherries222 vs 0 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs 0 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Cherries, 100 g | Goji berries, 100 g | Cherries, 154 g | Goji berries, 28 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 63 kcal | 349 kcal | 97 kcal | 98 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 14 g | 1.6 g | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g | 77 g | 25 g | 22 g |
| Sugars | 13 g | 46 g | 20 g | 13 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 13 g | 3.2 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.4 g | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | 0 g | <0.1 g | 0 g |
| Vitamin C | 7 mg | 48 mg | 11 mg | 14 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 0 µg | 4.6 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 222 mg | 0 mg | 342 mg | 0 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 6.8 mg | 0.6 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 190 mg | 20 mg | 53 mg |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 0 mg | 17 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 298 mg | 0 mg | 83 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.