Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
  
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
  
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
  
13
308.00 kcal
  
16
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
  
19
150.00 kcal
  
33
Calories in Pie
245.00 kcal
  
36
164.00 kcal
  
99+
Type
Berry
  
Berry
  
Season
Summer
  
Autumn
  
Varieties
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
  
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Blue, Indigo
  
Red
  
Inside Color
Greyish-white
  
White
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Bitter, Tart
  
Origin
North America
  
North America
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained
  
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
4.5-5.5
  
4.5-5
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold
  
Warm
  
Facts about
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
  
- 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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Other Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
  
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
Europe
  
Top Exporter
Chile
  
United States of America
  
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
  
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Ericales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Vaccinium
  
Vaccinium
  
Species
V. myrtillus
  
Vaccinium macrocarpon
  
Generic Group
Heath
  
Heath
  
Difference Between Blueberry and Cranberry
We might think that Blueberry and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blueberry and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blueberry and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Cranberry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blueberry and Cranberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blueberry and Cranberry is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.