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 Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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 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 Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Inside Color
White
Magenta
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
North America
Europe
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
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.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
United States of America
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Europe
Not Available
Top Exporter
United States of America
Not Available
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Ericales
Dipsacales
Family
Ericaceae
Adoxaceae
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.