Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Decrease in blood sugar levels
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Thorn and Thornless
Color
Red
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
White
Magenta
Origin
North America
America
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
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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.
Boysenberries are a cross between raspberries, blackberries, and loganberries.
Top Producer
United States of America
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Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
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Top Importer
Europe
China
Top Exporter
United States of America
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Rubus Ursinus x Rubus Idaeus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
R. ursinus x idaeus
Difference Between Cranberry and Boysenberry
We might think that Cranberry and Boysenberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Boysenberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Boysenberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Boysenberry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 46.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Boysenberry 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 Boysenberry is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.