Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
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, 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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Color
Red
Pink, Purple, Red
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
North America
Caucasus
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
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.
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
United States of America
Chile
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Prunus domestica
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Prunus domestica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
P. domestica
Difference Between Cranberry and Plum
We might think that Cranberry and Plum are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Plum Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Plum is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Plum with peel is 46.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 46.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Plum 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 Plum is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.