Cherry Phosphate
Cherry Phosphate is a classic American fountain drink, not a solid dish, made from cherry-flavored syrup, phosphoric acid, and carbonated water. It was a popular soda fountain staple in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, offering a tangy, fizzy alternative to traditional sodas.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is very high in simple carbohydrates (sugar) and provides virtually no protein, fat, or essential nutrients. A typical serving contains around 150-200 calories, almost entirely from added sugars.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Cherry Phosphate is culturally interesting as a relic of the pre-Prohibition American soda fountain era, where phosphates were believed to have mild digestive or stimulant properties. Its unique tangy flavor comes from phosphoric acid, the same ingredient that gives modern colas their distinctive bite.
