Tart cherry juice is rich in various nutrients. An 8-ounce (oz), or 240-milliliter (mL), serving contains the following (2Trusted Source, 3Trusted Source):

• Calories: 149
• Carbs: 35 grams (g)
• Protein: 1 g
• Fat: 1.5 g
• Copper: 12% of the Daily Value (DV)
• Potassium: 9% of the DV
• Manganese: 7% of the DV
• Magnesium: 7% of the DV
• Iron: 6% of the DV
• Vitamin A: 6% of the DV

Compared to sweet cherry varieties, tart cherries contain 20 times more vitamin A, and their antioxidant levels are up to five times higher, according to some older studies (4Trusted Source, 5Trusted Source, 6Trusted Source, 7Trusted Source).

One easy way to tell tart cherries from sweet varieties is by their color. Sweet cherries tend to be darker in color, whereas tart cherries retain their bright red color after being harvested.

Keep in mind that some varieties of tart cherry juice contain substantial amounts of added sugars, so opt for an unsweetened variety.

SUMMARY

Tart cherry juice contains many nutrients and beneficial plant compounds. Compared to sweet cherry juice, it may also contain higher levels of certain nutrients.