Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Unknown
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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Red
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Sour, Sweet
Origin
North America
Unknown
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
Top Producer
United States of America
Thailand
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Europe
Singapore
Top Exporter
United States of America
Thailand
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Nephelium
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Heath
Not Available
Difference Between Cranberry and Rambutan
We might think that Cranberry and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Rambutan with peel is 46.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.