Cherries have a high iron content, with as much as 59 milligrams of iron per 100 grams of cherries, ranking first among fruits. Vitamin A content is 4-5 times more than grapes, apples and oranges. Carotene content than grapes, apples, oranges 4-5 times more. In addition, cherries contain vitamin B, C and calcium, phosphorus and other mineral elements.

Each 100g contains 83g of water, 1.4g of protein, 0.3g of fat, 8g of sugar, 14.4g of carbohydrates, 66kcal, 0.4g of crude fiber, 0.5g of ash, 18mg of calcium, 18mg of phosphorus, 5.9mg of iron, 0.15mg of carotenoids, 0.04mg of thiamine, 0.08mg of riboflavin, 0.4mg of nicotinic acid. Ascorbic Acid 900mg, Potassium 258mg, Sodium 0.7mg, Magnesium 10.6mg.

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Eating cherries benefits:

1, improve sleep

Research has shown that cherries can not only prolong sleep, but also improve the quality of sleep. Because the anthocyanin in cherry juice helps to increase the level of the essential amino acid tryptophan (the main raw material for the manufacture of serotonin, which helps to sleep), which in turn improves the quality of sleep.

2, iron

Cherries in the iron content than meat, but in the fruit is the best. In addition, cherries also contain more vitamin C and a small amount of organic acid, which can promote better absorption of iron.

3, improve immunity

Cherries are rich in anthocyanins and quercetin and many other antioxidants, which help to fight inflammation, enhance immunity and improve health.

Cherries can be kept for a maximum of 5 to 7 days, and will rot if kept for more than a week. It is recommended not to use plastic bags or plastic boxes for cherries as they are not breathable. Cherries should be kept with the fruit stalks, otherwise they are highly prone to rot.

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