Rich in nutrients

Tart cherry juice is rich in various nutrients. An 8-ounce (240-ml) serving contains 119 calories and the following:

• Carbs: 28 grams
• Fiber: 5 grams
• Protein: 2 grams
• Fat: 1 gram
• Vitamin A: 62% of the RDI
• Vitamin C: 40% of the RDI
• Manganese: 14% of the RDI
• Potassium: 12% of the RDI
• Copper: 12% of the RDI
• Vitamin K: 7% of the RDI

Tart cherry juice also has trace levels of B vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, omega-3, and omega-6 fats, antioxidants, and other plant chemicals. Tart cherries contain 20 times more vitamin A and up to five times more antioxidants than sweet cherry cultivars. The redness of bitter cherries distinguishes them from sweet cherries. Sweet cherries have a deeper tint, but tart cherries keep their bright red color after harvesting. Keep in mind that certain tart cherry juices include significant levels of added sugars, so choose an unsweetened kind.