Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Heart burn
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
Type
Berry
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Color
Red
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Sour, Sweet
Origin
North America
Central America, South America
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny, Warm
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.
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Nigeria
Top Exporter
United States of America
Netherlands
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Solanum lycopersicum
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Lycopersicon esculentum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Ericaceae
Solanaceae
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
S. lycopersicum
Generic Group
Heath
Nightshade
Difference Between Cranberry and Tomato
We might think that Cranberry and Tomato are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Tomato Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Tomato is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Tomato with peel is 46.00 kcal and 18.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Tomato 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 Tomato is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.