Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
North America
China
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Sunny
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.
- The name Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.
Top Producer
United States of America
Italy
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Actinidia chinensis
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Ericaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Actinidia
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
A. chinensis
Difference Between Cranberry and Gold Kiwi
We might think that Cranberry and Gold Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Gold Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Gold Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Gold Kiwi with peel is 46.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Gold Kiwi 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 Gold Kiwi is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.