Cherry red-footed tortoises are omnivorous and eat a wide variety of food. Cherry red-legged tortoises growing in the wild mostly feed on various herbs and fruits, and some also eat a small amount of carrion and snails.

In captivity, it is possible to give cherry red-footed tortoises Feed fresh fruits, vegetables and turtle feed, and also provide some weeds and fungi foods, such as peaches, mangoes, dandelions, etc. Occasionally, a small amount of animal protein can be added, such as cat food, snails, etc. In addition, it should be noted that, in order to avoid the formation of back bumps, the provision of high-protein food should be reduced during the maintenance process of cherry red-legged tortoise hatchlings.