Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Color
Red
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
White
Purple
Origin
North America
North America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid, 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.
- "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
- The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
Top Producer
United States of America
United States of America
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Canada
Top Importer
Europe
Canada
Top Exporter
United States of America
Chile
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Gaylussacia brachycera
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Ericaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Gaylussacia
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
G. brachycera
Generic Group
Heath
Heath
Difference Between Cranberry and Huckleberry
We might think that Cranberry and Huckleberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Huckleberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Huckleberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Huckleberry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.