Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
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
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Color
Red
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Origin
North America
Central Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
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.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
Top Producer
United States of America
United States of America
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
United States of America
Turkey
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Dried Grape
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Vitaceae
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Heath
Grape
Difference Between Cranberry and Raisin
We might think that Cranberry and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Raisin with peel is 46.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 46.00 kcal and 302.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Raisin 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 Raisin is Ericales and Vitales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.