Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
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
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
Red
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
North America
India
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Ericaceae
Solanaceae
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
S. melongena
Generic Group
Heath
Not Available
Difference Between Cranberry and Eggplant
We might think that Cranberry and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Eggplant with peel is 46.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.