Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
Bitter, Tart
Origin
China, Japan
North America
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Warm
Facts about
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
- 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
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
China
United States of America
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Not Available
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Species
P. communis
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Difference Between Pear and Cranberry
We might think that Pear and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pear and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pear and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Cranberry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pear and Cranberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pear and Cranberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.