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
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Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
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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
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)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
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Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Origin
North America
West Africa
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Rainfall
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.
Top Producer
United States of America
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Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
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Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Ericaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Synsepalum
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
S. dulcificum
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 - and the amount of calories without peel is 46.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Miracle fruit 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 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.