Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
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 Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Color
Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Origin
North America
Burma, China, India, Japan
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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.
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Japan
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Ericaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Diospyros
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
D. kaki
Generic Group
Heath
Not Available
Difference Between Cranberry and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Cranberry and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 46.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.