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Cranberry and Gojiberry


Gojiberry and Cranberry


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention  
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis  

General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones  
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid  

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

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff  
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips  
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing  

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting  
May interact with some drugs  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  

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  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
12.20 g  
39
69.21 g  
3

Fiber
4.60 g  
12
8.00 g  
3

Sugar
4.04 g  
99+
13.00 g  
16

Protein
0.39 g  
99+
14.07 g  
1

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03  
25
0.20  
7

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg  
34
0.00 mcg  
39

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg  
99+
0.10 mg  
7

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg  
38
1.30 mg  
1

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg  
99+
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg  
16
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg  
30
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
1.00 mcg  
34
0.00 mcg  
36

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
13.30 mg  
99+
19.20 mg  
38

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.20 mg  
9
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
5.10 mcg  
15
0.00 mcg  
99+

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
91.00 mcg  
16
0.00 mcg  
40

Choline
5.50 mg  
27
0.00 mg  
39

Fat
0.13 g  
40
1.00 g  
6

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
85.00 mg  
99+
840.00 mg  
1

Iron
0.25 mg  
40
9.00 mg  
1

Sodium
2.00 mg  
18
24.00 mg  
4

Calcium
8.00 mg  
38
100.00 mg  
1

Magnesium
6.00 mg  
29
0.00 mg  
31

Zinc
0.10 mg  
23
2.70 mg  
1

Phosphorus
13.00 mg  
33
0.00 mg  
99+

Manganese
0.36 mg  
14
0.00 mg  
99+

Copper
0.06 mg  
36
2.00 mg  
1

Selenium
0.10 mcg  
16
63.70 mcg  
1

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
22.00 mg  
26
0.00 mg  
99+

Omega 6s
33.00 mg  
99+
0.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
12.00 mg  
16
0.00 mg  
26

Water Content
87.13 g  
27
0.00 g  
99+

Ash
0.20 g  
99+
0.00 g  
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal  
35
32.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
46.00 kcal  
34
81.00 kcal  
13

Calories in Frozen Form
42.00 kcal  
38
90.00 kcal  
10

Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal  
22
32.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Canned Form
151.00 kcal  
5
83.00 kcal  
15

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
54.00 kcal  
27
40.00 kcal  
37

Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal  
33
180.00 kcal  
29

Calories in Pie
164.00 kcal  
99+
240.00 kcal  
99+

Characteristics

Type
Berry  
Berry  

Season
Autumn  
Autumn  

Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens  
No Types  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Red  
Scarlet red  

Inside Color
White  
Orange  

Shape
Round  
Oval  

Texture
Juicy  
Tough  

Taste
Bitter, Tart  
Slightly bitter, Tart  

Origin
North America  
-  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained  
Well-drained  

Soil pH
4.5-5  
6.8-8.1  

Climatic Conditions
Warm  
Cold, Hot  

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.
  
  • Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
  • They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
  • This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
United States of America  
China  

Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine  
Canada, France, India, United States of America  

Top Importer
Europe  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
United States of America  
China  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon  
Lycium barbarum  

Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus  
Wolfberry  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
-  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
-  

Subclass
Dillenhidae  
Asteridae  

Order
Ericales  
Solanales  

Family
Ericaceae  
Solanaceae  

Genus
Vaccinium  
Lycium  

Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon  
L. barbarum  

Generic Group
Heath  
-  

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Difference Between Cranberry and Gojiberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Gojiberry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 46.00 kcal and 81.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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