Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Crunchy, Sweet
Origin
North America
China, Japan
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
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 first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Pyrus communis
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
P. communis
Difference Between Cranberry and Pear
We might think that Cranberry and Pear are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Pear Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Pear is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Pear with peel is 46.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Pear belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cranberry and Pear is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Pear belongs to Rosaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.