Cranberry and Miracle fruit
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
NA
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
NA
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.20 g
39
Not Available
Fiber
4.60 g
12
Not Available
Sugar
4.04 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
0.39 g
99+
Not Available
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
Not Available
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
14
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
30
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
1.00 mcg
34
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
13.30 mg
99+
1.33 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.20 mg
7
0.78 mg
13
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
5.10 mcg
14
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
91.00 mcg
14
Not Available
Choline
5.50 mg
23
Not Available
Fat
0.13 g
40
Not Available
Minerals
Potassium
85.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Iron
0.25 mg
40
Not Available
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
Not Available
Calcium
8.00 mg
37
Not Available
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
Not Available
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
Not Available
Phosphorus
13.00 mg
33
Not Available
Manganese
0.36 mg
11
Not Available
Copper
0.06 mg
36
Not Available
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
22.00 mg
24
Not Available
Omega 6s
33.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
87.13 g
25
Not Available
Ash
0.20 g
99+
Not Available
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal
27
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
42.00 kcal
21
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
151.00 kcal
2
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
54.00 kcal
26
Not Available
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
Not Available
Calories in Pie
164.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Autumn
Monsoon
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Red
Dark red
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Bitter, Tart
NA, Sweet
Origin
North America
West Africa
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-5
4.5-5.8
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Rainfall
Facts
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 name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
- When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
- It is also used as natural sweetener.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
United States of America
NA
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
NA
Top Importer
Europe
Not Available
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
NA
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Ericales
Ericales
Family
Ericaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Synsepalum
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Heath
Not Available
Difference Between Cranberry and Miracle fruit
We might think that Cranberry and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Miracle fruit with peel is 46.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Miracle fruit belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cranberry and Miracle fruit is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
