Cherries vs jackfruit: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: cherries scores 51/100 and jackfruit 54/100, 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
Jackfruit
95 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup sliced: 165 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesCherries63 vs 95 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinJackfruit1.1 vs 1.7 g per 100 g
- More fiberCherries2.1 vs 1.5 g per 100 g
- Less sugarCherries13 vs 19 g per 100 g
- More potassiumJackfruit222 vs 448 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs 0.2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Cherries, 100 g | Jackfruit, 100 g | Cherries, 154 g | Jackfruit, 165 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 63 kcal | 95 kcal | 97 kcal | 157 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 1.7 g | 1.6 g | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g | 23 g | 25 g | 38 g |
| Sugars | 13 g | 19 g | 20 g | 31 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 1.5 g | 3.2 g | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.6 g | 0.3 g | 1.1 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | 0.2 g | <0.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Vitamin C | 7 mg | 14 mg | 11 mg | 23 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 5 µg | 4.6 µg | 8.3 µg |
| Potassium | 222 mg | 448 mg | 342 mg | 739 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.2 mg | 0.6 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 24 mg | 20 mg | 40 mg |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 29 mg | 17 mg | 48 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 2 mg | 0 mg | 3.3 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.