Cranberry and Apricot
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.20 g
39
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
4.60 g
12
2.00 g
26
Sugar
4.04 g
99+
9.00 g
28
Protein
0.39 g
99+
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
14
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
30
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
1.00 mcg
34
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
13.30 mg
99+
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.20 mg
7
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
5.10 mcg
14
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
91.00 mcg
14
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
5.50 mg
23
2.80 mg
29
Fat
0.13 g
40
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
85.00 mg
99+
259.00 mg
26
Iron
0.25 mg
40
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
8.00 mg
37
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
13.00 mg
33
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
0.36 mg
11
0.08 mg
36
Copper
0.06 mg
36
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
33.00 mg
99+
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
87.13 g
25
86.35 g
31
Ash
0.20 g
99+
0.75 g
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal
27
48.00 kcal
25
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
42.00 kcal
21
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal
16
241.00 kcal
33
Calories in Canned Form
151.00 kcal
2
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
54.00 kcal
26
58.00 kcal
23
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
164.00 kcal
99+
265.00 kcal
31
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
Summer
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Red
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
North America
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-5
6.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Dry, Hot
Facts
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.
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
United States of America
Turkey
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Prunus armeniaca
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Rosales
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Prunus
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Heath
Rose
Difference Between Cranberry and Apricot
We might think that Cranberry and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Apricot is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Apricot with peel is 46.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Apricot 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 Cranberry and Apricot is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
