Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Berry
Citrus, Tropical
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Color
Red
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
North America
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm
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.
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Citrus maxima
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Citrus grandis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Rutaceae
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
C. maxima
Generic Group
Heath
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Cranberry and Pomelo
We might think that Cranberry and Pomelo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Pomelo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Pomelo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Pomelo with peel is 46.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Pomelo 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 Pomelo is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.