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 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
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)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
No Types
Inside Color
White
Orange
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
North America
Unknown
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Hot
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.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Ericaceae
Solanaceae
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Heath
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.