Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
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 Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Thorn and Thornless
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Color
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Red
Inside Color
Magenta
White
Origin
America
North America
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm
Facts about
NA
- 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
NA
United States of America
Other Countries
NA
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
New Zealand
United States of America
Botanical Name
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Not Available
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Species
R. ursinus x idaeus
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Difference Between Boysenberry and Cranberry
We might think that Boysenberry and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Boysenberry and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Boysenberry and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Boysenberry and Cranberry with peel is 50.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Boysenberry 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 Boysenberry and Cranberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.