Cranberry and Black cherry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.20 g
39
7.50 g
99+
Fiber
4.60 g
12
Not Available
Sugar
4.04 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
0.39 g
99+
0.40 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
225.60 mcg
3
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
14
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
30
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
1.00 mcg
34
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
13.30 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.20 mg
7
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
5.10 mcg
14
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
91.00 mcg
14
Not Available
Choline
5.50 mg
23
Not Available
Fat
0.13 g
40
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
85.00 mg
99+
143.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.25 mg
40
0.20 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
6.90 mg
13
Calcium
8.00 mg
37
11.80 mg
30
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
17.60 mg
16
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
13.00 mg
33
10.80 mg
36
Manganese
0.36 mg
11
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.06 mg
36
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
26.00 mg
23
Omega 6s
33.00 mg
99+
27.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
12.00 mg
7
Water Content
87.13 g
25
82.20 g
99+
Ash
0.20 g
99+
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal
27
63.00 kcal
16
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
151.00 kcal
2
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
54.00 kcal
26
Not Available
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
Not Available
Calories in Pie
164.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Autumn
Summer
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Red
Black
Inside Color
White
Maroon
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Sweet-Sour
Origin
North America
North America
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Not Available
Soil pH
4.5-5
5.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
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.
- Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
- Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
- Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.
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
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Europe
France
Top Exporter
United States of America
Turkey
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Prunus Serotina
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
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. serotina
Generic Group
Heath
Cherry
Difference Between Cranberry and Black cherry
We might think that Cranberry and Black cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Black cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Black cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Black cherry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Black cherry 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 Black cherry is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
