We might think that Elderberry and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Cranberry with peel is 73.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Cranberry 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 Elderberry and Cranberry is Dipsacales and Ericales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.