Common questions

Is Sweet cherries healthy?

Sweet cherries scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Sweet cherries are a minimally processed whole food, rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

How processed is Sweet cherries?

Sweet cherries is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sweet cherries' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cherries counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

CHERRIES & BERRIES FRUIT BLEND BLUEBERRIES, DARK SWEET PITTED CHERRIES, TART PITTED CHERRIES & STRAWBERRY SLICES

Sweet Kiwi Fruit

Walmart Brand

Blueberries Frozen Fruit

Cadia

Brothers-All-Natural Freeze-Dried Strawberry Fruit Crisps

Brothers-All-Natural

$19.99

See more

Sweet cherries

Name: Sweet cherries
Brand: Stemilt

Stemilt

Excellent

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

View on Amazon

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Category Fruits

Summary

Sweet cherries are a minimally processed whole food, rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They provide natural sweetness without added sugars or harmful additives, making them a healthy choice. Their low level of processing and nutrient density contribute to a high score.

Key ingredients 1

Cherries

Very Good

Cherries are a nutrient-dense fruit rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They contain anthocyanins and vitamin C, which have anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties. As a whole food, they are minimally processed and provide natural sweetness without added sugars.

Benefits

Cherries are high in antioxidants that may reduce inflammation and support heart health. They also provide dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes satiety.

See more about Cherries →

Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

Get the full breakdown in the Scout appTake Scout shopping

Scan any product to see lab results, healthy alternatives, and your personalized analysis.

Download on theApp Store GET IT ONGoogle Play