Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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 A (Retinol)
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Not Available
Color
Red
Orange, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Sweet-Sour
Origin
North America
Arctic Tundra
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Warm
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.
- Cloudberry is also called as bakeapple, knotberry , knoutberry, aqpik or low bush salmonberry.
- In Nordic countries, cloudberries are used to make traditional liqueurs.
Top Producer
United States of America
Norway
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Norway
Top Exporter
United States of America
Finland
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Rubus chamaemorus
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
R. chamaemorus
Generic Group
Heath
Not Available
Difference Between Cranberry and Cloudberry
We might think that Cranberry and Cloudberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Cloudberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Cloudberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Cloudberry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 51.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Cloudberry 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 Cloudberry is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Cloudberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Cloudberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. chamaemorus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.