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Cranberry and Tangerine


Tangerine and Cranberry


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention  
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care  

General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots  

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips  
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing  

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting  
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
No  

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
12.20 g  
39
13.34 g  
35

Fiber
4.60 g  
12
1.80 g  
28

Sugar
4.04 g  
99+
10.58 g  
19

Protein
0.39 g  
99+
0.81 g  
36

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03  
25
0.06  
21

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg  
32
34.00 mcg  
15

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg  
99+
0.06 mg  
16

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg  
38
0.04 mg  
26

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg  
99+
0.38 mg  
38

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg  
14
0.22 mg  
28

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg  
30
0.08 mg  
21

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
1.00 mcg  
34
16.00 mcg  
19

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
13.30 mg  
99+
26.70 mg  
34

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.20 mg  
7
0.20 mg  
29

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
5.10 mcg  
14
0.00 mcg  
36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
91.00 mcg  
14
138.00 mcg  
6

Choline
5.50 mg  
23
10.20 mg  
6

Fat
0.13 g  
40
0.31 g  
27

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
85.00 mg  
99+
166.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.25 mg  
40
0.15 mg  
99+

Sodium
2.00 mg  
18
0.00 mg  
21

Calcium
8.00 mg  
37
37.00 mg  
10

Magnesium
6.00 mg  
29
12.00 mg  
23

Zinc
0.10 mg  
23
0.07 mg  
26

Phosphorus
13.00 mg  
33
20.00 mg  
25

Manganese
0.36 mg  
11
0.04 mg  
99+

Copper
0.06 mg  
36
0.04 mg  
99+

Selenium
0.10 mcg  
16
0.10 mcg  
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
22.00 mg  
24
18.00 mg  
26

Omega 6s
33.00 mg  
99+
48.00 mg  
34

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
87.13 g  
25
85.17 g  
37

Ash
0.20 g  
99+
0.38 g  
34

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal  
27
Not Available  

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available  
53.00 kcal  
13

Calories in Frozen Form
42.00 kcal  
21
Not Available  

Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal  
16
340.00 kcal  
12

Calories in Canned Form
151.00 kcal  
2
61.00 kcal  
18

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
54.00 kcal  
26
43.00 kcal  
34

Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal  
33
50.00 kcal  
38

Calories in Pie
164.00 kcal  
99+
370.00 kcal  
8

Characteristics

Type
Berry  
Citrus  

Season
Autumn  
Winter  

Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens  
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Red  
Orange  

Inside Color
White  
Orange  

Shape
Round  
Round  

Texture
Juicy  
Succulent  

Taste
Bitter, Tart  
Sweet-Sour  

Origin
North America  
South-Eastern Asia  

Grows on
Trees  
Not Available  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained  
Well-drained  

Soil pH
4.5-5  
6-7.5  

Climatic Conditions
Warm  
Sunny  

Facts

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.
  
  • It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
  • Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
  • Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Not Available  

Beer
Yes  
Not Available  

Spirits
Yes  
Not Available  

Cocktails
Yes  
Not Available  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
United States of America  
China  

Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine  
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey  

Top Importer
Europe  
China  

Top Exporter
United States of America  
Spain  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon  
Citrus reticulata  

Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus  
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Dillenhidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Ericales  
Sapindales  

Family
Ericaceae  
Rutaceae  

Genus
Vaccinium  
Citrus  

Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon  
C. reticulata  

Generic Group
Heath  
Citrus fruit  

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Difference Between Cranberry and Tangerine

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Tangerine with peel is 46.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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