Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, NA
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
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., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Monsoon, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Color
Black, Magenta, Purple
Red
Inside Color
Purple
White
Taste
Astringent, Sweet
Bitter, Tart
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
North America
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall
Warm
Facts about
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
- 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.
Top Producer
India
United States of America
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
Not Available
Europe
Top Exporter
India
United States of America
Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Eugenia cumini
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Myrtaceae
Ericaceae
Species
S. cumini
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Generic Group
Not Available
Heath
Difference Between Jambul and Cranberry
We might think that Jambul and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jambul and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jambul and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jambul and Cranberry with peel is 60.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Jambul 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 Jambul and Cranberry is Myrtales and Ericales respectively. Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.