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Cranberry and Elderberry

Benefits

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, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

12.20 g18.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.60 g7.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

4.04 g7.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.39 g0.66 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.04
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.07 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.06 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.50 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.14 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.23 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

1.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

13.30 mg36.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.20 mg2.32 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

5.10 mcg0.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

91.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

5.50 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.13 g0.50 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

85.00 mg280.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.25 mg1.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg6.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

8.00 mg38.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

6.00 mg5.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

13.00 mg39.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg0.50 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.06 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

22.00 mg85.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

33.00 mg162.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg22.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

87.13 g79.80 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.20 g0.60 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

46.00 kcal73.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

42.00 kcal73.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal340.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

151.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

54.00 kcal200.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal280.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

164.00 kcal310.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Autumn
Autumn

Varieties

Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York

Seedless Variety

Color

Red
Black, Red

Inside Color

White
Magenta

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Bitter, Tart
Juicy, Sweet

Origin

North America
Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-55.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Warm to hot climate

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.
  • According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
  • Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United States of America
United States of America

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Colombia, India, Mexico

Top Importer

Europe
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Top Exporter

United States of America
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Sambucus nigra

Synonym

Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Sambucus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Asteridae

Order

Ericales
Dipsacales

Family

Ericaceae
Adoxaceae

Genus

Vaccinium
Sambucus

Species

Vaccinium macrocarpon
S. nigra

Generic Group

Heath
Moschatel

Difference Between Cranberry and Elderberry

We might think that Cranberry and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Elderberry is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Elderberry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 46.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Ericales and Dipsacales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.