Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Color
Red
Dark red, Light pink-red
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
North America
India, Iran
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Dry, Hot
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.
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
Top Producer
United States of America
Iran
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
United States of America
India
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Punica granatum
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Punica malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Ericaceae
Lythraceae
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
P. granatum
Generic Group
Heath
Pomegranate
Difference Between Cranberry and Pomegranate
We might think that Cranberry and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Pomegranate with peel is 46.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Pomegranate belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cranberry and Pomegranate is Ericales and Myrtales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.