Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, 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.
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
North America
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- 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.
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Ericaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Diospyros
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Heath
Not Available
Difference Between Cranberry and American Persimmon
We might think that Cranberry and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and American Persimmon with peel is 46.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cranberry and American Persimmon is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.