Canned Cherries Roundup
We analyzed 6 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.
Finding the perfect Canned Cherries shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 6 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.
Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Canned Cherries you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.
Editor's Quick Picks
Detailed Reviews
Maraschino cherries
Ingredients: Cherries, water, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (preservatives), fd&c red 40, and sulfur dioxide (preservative).
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
- ● High Sugar Content
Maraschino Cherries With Stems
Ingredients: cherries, water, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate added as preservatives, fd,c red #40, sulfur dioxide (preservative),
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
Dark Sweet Cherries In Heavy Syrup
Ingredients: Cherries, water and cane sugar.
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
Maraschino Cocktail Cherries
Ingredients: Cherry (50%), sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, water, concentrated Marasca sour cherry fruit juice (16%), concentrated juices of carrot and black currant, citric acid. Contains Sulfites. The product may contain pits or parts of pits. 50% candied cherries, 50% Marasca sour cherry syrup. Pasteurized. Dry matter: min 70%.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content
Merry Maraschino Cherries
Ingredients: Cherries, water, sugar, fruit and vegetable concentrate (color), natural flavor.
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed