Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Inside Color
Maroon
White
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Bitter, Tart
Origin
North America
North America
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm
Facts about
- Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
- Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
- Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.
- 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
Turkey
United States of America
Other Countries
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
France
Europe
Top Exporter
Turkey
United States of America
Botanical Name
Prunus Serotina
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Species
P. serotina
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Generic Group
Cherry
Heath
Difference Between Black cherry and Cranberry
We might think that Black cherry and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Black cherry and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Black cherry and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Black cherry and Cranberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Black cherry and Cranberry belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Black cherry and Cranberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.