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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
12.20 g13.80 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
4.60 g4.30 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
4.04 g7.37 g
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
0.39 g1.40 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.030.10
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg2.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.05 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.10 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg0.06 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg0.07 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
1.00 mcg8.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
13.30 mg41.00 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.20 mg0.10 mg
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
5.10 mcg11.00 mcg
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
91.00 mcg47.00 mcg
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
5.50 mg7.60 mg
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.13 g0.20 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
85.00 mg275.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
0.25 mg1.00 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
2.00 mg1.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
8.00 mg33.00 mg
Longan
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
6.00 mg13.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.10 mg0.23 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
13.00 mg44.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.36 mg0.19 mg
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.06 mg0.11 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.10 mcg0.60 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
22.00 mg35.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
33.00 mg53.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
NANA
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
87.13 g83.95 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.20 g0.66 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal56.00 kcal
Cucumber
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
Cucumber
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
42.00 kcalNA
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal308.00 kcal
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
151.00 kcalNA
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
54.00 kcal70.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal165.00 kcal
Clementine
49 420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
164.00 kcal260.00 kcal
Breadfruit
80 450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Berry
Berry
4.2 Season
Autumn
Summer
4.3 Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Red
Red
4.6 Inside Color
White
Red
4.7 Shape
Round
Round
4.8 Texture
Juicy
Juicy
4.9 Taste
Bitter, Tart
Sour, Tart
4.10 Origin
North America
Europe
4.11 Grows on
Trees
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.5-56-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
5 Facts
5.1 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.
  • The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
United States of America
Russia
5.3.2 Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
5.3.3 Top Importer
Europe
Germany
5.3.4 Top Exporter
United States of America
Russia
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Ribes rubrum
6.2 Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Ericales
Saxifragales
7.8 Family
Ericaceae
Grossulariaceae
7.9 Genus
Vaccinium
Ribes
7.10 Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
R. rubrum
7.11 Generic Group
Heath
Saxifrage

Difference Between Cranberry and Red Currant

We might think that Cranberry and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Red Currant is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Red Currant with peel is 46.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.