Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
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
Acts as moisturizer, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Breathing difficulty, Eczema, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes, 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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Amity, August Red, Boyne, Canby, Caroline, Comet, Dinkum, Dorman Red, Latham, Meeker, Black Hawk, Hayda, Lauren, Meeker and Latham
Color
Red
Black, Purple, Red, Yellow
Origin
North America
Europe, North Asia
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
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.
- There are more than 200 varieties of raspberries.
- In USA, 90% of the raspberries are grown in Washington, California and Oregon.
- They do not ripe after they are picked.
- A raspberry contain 100 to 120 seeds.
Top Producer
United States of America
Russia
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Azerbaijan, Canada, Mexico, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Poland
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Rubus Idaeus
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
R. idaeus
Difference Between Cranberry and Raspberry
We might think that Cranberry and Raspberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Raspberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Raspberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Raspberry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Raspberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cranberry and Raspberry is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Raspberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Raspberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.