Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
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
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Gastric irritation
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Color
Red
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellowish Green
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Astringent
Origin
North America
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Loamy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Dry, Warm
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.
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
Top Producer
United States of America
Germany
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Top Importer
Europe
Not Available
Top Exporter
United States of America
Not Available
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Ribes uva-crispa
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Ribes grossularia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Saxifragales
Family
Ericaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
R. uva-crispa
Generic Group
Heath
Saxifrage
Difference Between Cranberry and Gooseberry
We might think that Cranberry and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Gooseberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Gooseberry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Gooseberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cranberry and Gooseberry is Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.