Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, 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
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Color
Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Sweet, Tart
Origin
North America
China
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, 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.
- The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
- The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
- There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Fortunella margarita
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Rutaceae
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
C. japonica
Generic Group
Heath
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Cranberry and Kumquat
We might think that Cranberry and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Kumquat with peel is 46.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.