Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
NA
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 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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Origin
North America
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Warm
NA
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.
NA
Top Producer
United States of America
NA
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
NA
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Thailand
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Malpighiales
Family
Ericaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Heath
Not Available
Difference Between Cranberry and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Cranberry and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 46.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Ericales and Malpighiales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.