Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Color
Green, Red, Yellow
Red
Taste
Sweet, Sweet-Sour
Bitter, Tart
Origin
Central Asia, Middle East Asia
North America
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm
Facts about
- Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
- There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
- Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
- Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
Russia
Europe
Top Exporter
China
United States of America
Botanical Name
Malus Domestica
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Species
M. domestica
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Difference Between Apple and Cranberry
We might think that Apple and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apple and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apple and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apple and Cranberry with peel is 52.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 48.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apple and Cranberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apple and Cranberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Apple belongs to Rosaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.