Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
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, 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
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Red
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Bitter, Tart
Origin
Caucasus
North America
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm
Facts about
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
- 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
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Europe
Top Exporter
Chile
United States of America
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Not Available
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Species
P. domestica
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Difference Between Plum and Cranberry
We might think that Plum and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Cranberry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Plum 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 Plum and Cranberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.