Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
  
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
  
Gives you energy
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
  
Skin cleansing
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
  
NA
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
  
NA
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
  
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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Fat
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
Not Available
  
Iron
Not Available
  
Sodium
Not Available
  
Calcium
Not Available
  
Magnesium
Not Available
  
Zinc
Not Available
  
Phosphorus
Not Available
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Copper
Not Available
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
Not Available
  
Omega 6s
Not Available
  
Sterol
  
  
Water Content
Not Available
  
Ash
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal
  
16
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
  
33
260.00 kcal
  
14
Calories in Pie
164.00 kcal
  
99+
Not Available
  
Type
Berry
  
Citrus
  
Season
Autumn
  
Dry
  
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
  
NA
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Red
  
Orange, Yellow
  
Inside Color
White
  
Creamy Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Bitter, Tart
  
Sweet
  
Origin
North America
  
Jamaica
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
  
Loamy
  
Soil pH
4.5-5
  
5.5-6
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm
  
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.
  
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
No
  
Beer
Yes
  
No
  
Spirits
Yes
  
No
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
United States of America
  
Jamaica
  
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
  
NA, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
Europe
  
Top Exporter
United States of America
  
Jamaica
  
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
  
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
  
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
  
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
NA
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Unknown
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Ericales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Vaccinium
  
Citrus
  
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
  
C. reticulata × paradisi
  
Generic Group
Heath
  
Citrus fruit
  
Difference Between Cranberry and Ugli fruit
We might think that Cranberry and Ugli fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Ugli fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Ugli fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Ugli fruit with peel is 46.00 kcal and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.