Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Bitter, Tart
Origin
North America
North America
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
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.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
United States of America
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Ericaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Vaccinium
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Generic Group
Heath
Heath
Difference Between Cranberry and Cranberry
We might think that Cranberry and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Cranberry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Cranberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cranberry and Cranberry is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.