11 Amazing Benefits of Cherry Fruit for Your Health

The main difference between the type of cherries is that cherry juice lacks the fiber that whole cherries offer, Nelson says. This may limit the benefits a higher-fiber diet can provide, but it’s possible cherry juice can provide a higher dose of vitamins and minerals, she says. Isaacs adds tart cherry juice versus whole cherries can offer more bang for your buck when trying to maximize benefits for exercise, sleep, and inflammation. Overall, Nelson says, there isn’t much of a difference between fresh and frozen cherries. Just get what’s convenient for you at the moment. But Isaacs warns to be wary of dried cherries, which may have added sugar and offer less fiber per serving.