Cherries are generally lower in vitamins and minerals. The flavor and low calorie content of the various sweet varieties make cherries an ideal snack or dessert.
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Sour cherries, which are more nutritious than the sweet types are used mostly for making jams and other preserves or are baked into pies and other pastries.
Cherries are a source of beta carotene, vitamin C and potassium. Cherries are a good source of pectin, a soluble fiber that helps control blood cholesterol levels.
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