Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, 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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Inside Color
Magenta
White
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Bitter, Tart
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, South America
North America
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm to hot climate
Warm
Facts about
- There are around 2000 varieties of blackberries throughout the world.
- 80-85 degrees is the ideal temperature for its production.
- Leaves of blackberry tree are used to treat sore throats and mild inflammation of the gums.
- 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
United States of America
United States of America
Other Countries
China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Mexico
United States of America
Botanical Name
Rubus Fruticosus
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Species
Rubus fruticosus
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Difference Between Blackberry and Cranberry
We might think that Blackberry and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackberry and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackberry and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackberry and Cranberry with peel is 43.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackberry and Cranberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blackberry and Cranberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.