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Cranberry and Watermelon


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Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention   
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation   

General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones   
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   

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

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips   
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes   

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting   
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
12.20 g   
39
7.55 g   
99+

Fiber
4.60 g   
12
0.40 g   
99+

Sugar
4.04 g   
99+
6.20 g   
99+

Protein
0.39 g   
99+
0.61 g   
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03   
25
0.08   
18

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg   
32
28.00 mcg   
18

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg   
99+
0.03 mg   
29

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
38
0.02 mg   
37

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg   
99+
0.18 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
14
0.22 mg   
26

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg   
30
0.05 mg   
40

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
1.00 mcg   
34
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
13.30 mg   
99+
8.10 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.20 mg   
7
0.05 mg   
39

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
5.10 mcg   
14
0.10 mcg   
35

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
4,532.00 mcg   
2

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
91.00 mcg   
14
8.00 mcg   
33

Choline
5.50 mg   
23
4.10 mg   
27

Fat
0.13 g   
40
0.15 g   
38

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
85.00 mg   
99+
112.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.25 mg   
40
0.24 mg   
99+

Sodium
2.00 mg   
18
1.00 mg   
20

Calcium
8.00 mg   
37
7.00 mg   
38

Magnesium
6.00 mg   
29
10.00 mg   
25

Zinc
0.10 mg   
23
0.10 mg   
23

Phosphorus
13.00 mg   
33
11.00 mg   
35

Manganese
0.36 mg   
11
0.04 mg   
99+

Copper
0.06 mg   
36
0.04 mg   
99+

Selenium
0.10 mcg   
16
0.40 mcg   
13

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
22.00 mg   
24
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
33.00 mg   
99+
50.00 mg   
32

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available   
2.00 mg   
15

Water Content
87.13 g   
25
91.45 g   
6

Ash
0.20 g   
99+
0.25 g   
39

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   
30.00 kcal   
23

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
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
54.00 kcal   
26
30.00 kcal   
38

Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal   
33
252.00 kcal   
18

Calories in Pie
164.00 kcal   
99+
150.00 kcal   
99+

Characteristics

Type
Berry   
Berry, Melon   

Season
Autumn   
Summer   

Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens   
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan   

Seedless Variety
No   
Yes   

Color
Red   
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White   

Inside Color
White   
Red   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Juicy   
Crispy   

Taste
Bitter, Tart   
Sweet   

Origin
North America   
Southern Africa   

Grows on
Trees   
Vines   

Cultivation
  
  

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

Soil pH
4.5-5   
6-6.8   

Climatic Conditions
Warm   
Dry, Hot   

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.
  
  • Watermelon contain 91% of water.
  • In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
  • Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
  • There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
No   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
United States of America   
China   

Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine   
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America   

Top Importer
Europe   
Germany   

Top Exporter
United States of America   
China   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon   
Citrullus Lanatus   

Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus   
Citrullus vulgaris   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Dillenhidae   

Order
Ericales   
Cucurbitales   

Family
Ericaceae   
Cucurbitaceae   

Genus
Vaccinium   
Citrullus   

Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon   
C. lanatus   

Generic Group
Heath   
Gourd   

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Difference Between Cranberry and Watermelon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Watermelon with peel is 46.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Watermelon 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 Watermelon is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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