Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Arthritis treatment, 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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
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
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Inside Color
White
Light Green
Shape
Round
Irregularly oval
Origin
North America
Central America, Mexico, South America
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
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.
- Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
- The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
- Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Canada
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Capsicum annuum
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Alismidae
Family
Ericaceae
Solanaceae
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
C. annum
Generic Group
Heath
Not Available
Difference Between Cranberry and Green Bell Pepper
We might think that Cranberry and Green Bell Pepper are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Green Bell Pepper Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Green Bell Pepper is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Green Bell Pepper with peel is 46.00 kcal and 20.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Green Bell Pepper 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 Green Bell Pepper is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.