Pie fillings, cherry, low calorie
Whole food · Sweets
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This is a bright, glossy, and sweet cherry filling, typically made with tart cherries suspended in a thick, syrupy gel. It delivers a classic sweet-tart punch with a soft, slightly chewy fruit texture. Notably, it's a low-calorie option, packing flavor without the high fat or calorie load of many dessert components.
Calorie split: 6% protein · 91% carbs · 3% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its vibrant, nostalgic sweet-tart flavor that instantly elevates simple pastries. Its thick, spoonable consistency makes it incredibly versatile for quick baking and no-bake desserts.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary concern is its high sugar content (9.15g per 100g), which can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, especially for those with diabetes or insulin resistance. To counteract this, always pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like Greek yogurt, nuts, or a whole-grain crust) to slow sugar absorption, and practice strict portion control.
Key benefits
- Low in fat (0.16g per 100g)
- Good source of quick energy from carbohydrates
- Contains dietary fiber (1.2g per 100g)
- Very low calorie density (53 kcal per 100g)
- Provides a concentrated source of fruit flavor
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Canned cherry pie filling is a staple in the classic 'dump cake,' a famously easy American dessert where you literally dump ingredients (like cake mix and pie filling) into a pan with no mixing required.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 86.8 g |
| Energy | 53.0 kcal |
| Energy | 220 kj |
| Protein | 0.82 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.16 g |
| Ash | 0.28 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 12.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.33 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 8.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 15.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 118 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 12.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.07 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.08 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.06 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.8 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin | 0.36 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.03 mg |
| Folate, total | 4.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 4.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 4.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 4.9 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 10.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 125 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 208 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 70.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.00 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Pie fillings, canned, cherry — USDA does not publish this profile for Pie fillings.
| Tryptophan | 0.00 g |
| Threonine | 0.01 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.01 g |
| Leucine | 0.01 g |
| Lysine | 0.02 g |
| Methionine | 0.00 g |
| Cystine | 0.00 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.01 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.01 g |
| Valine | 0.01 g |
| Arginine | 0.01 g |
| Histidine | 0.01 g |
| Alanine | 0.01 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.25 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.02 g |
| Glycine | 0.01 g |
| Proline | 0.01 g |
| Serine | 0.01 g |
FAQ
Is this the same as cherry compote?
Not exactly. While both are cooked cherries in syrup, pie filling is thicker (often with cornstarch or modified food starch) to prevent a soggy crust, and is typically sweeter. Compote is usually looser, less sweet, and may include spices like cinnamon or vanilla.
Can I use this in savory dishes?
Yes, it can be a surprising glaze or sauce component. Its sweet-tart profile works well with fatty meats like pork or duck, or as a base for a chutney to accompany a cheese board.
What's the best way to reduce the sugar impact?
Use it as a topping or mix-in rather than the main event. For example, stir a small amount into plain Greek yogurt, or use a thin layer in a crepe with nuts and seeds. This adds flavor while the protein and fiber help moderate blood sugar response.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 0.53 kcal/g · 6% calories from protein · 1.2 g fiber · 9.2 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.10 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.