Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Improves stomach health, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
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
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Golden ruby and Olympic Double
Color
Red
Pink, Pink red, Salmon, Salmon yellow
Origin
North America
North America
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Moist
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 name salmon berry is due of the resemblance with 'salmon roe'.
- In 1 kg of fruit, there are total 315,250 seeds.
- Salmon berry tree leaves act as an excellent replacement for tea.
Top Producer
United States of America
United States of America
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Canada, Mexico
Top Exporter
United States of America
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Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Rubus spectabilis
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Rubus spectabilis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
R. spectabilis
Difference Between Cranberry and Salmonberry
We might think that Cranberry and Salmonberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Salmonberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Salmonberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Salmonberry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 46.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Salmonberry 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 Salmonberry is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Salmonberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Salmonberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. spectabilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.