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Pomegranate and Cranberry

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

18.70 g12.20 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.00 g4.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

13.67 g4.04 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.67 g0.39 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.03
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.01 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.29 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.38 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

38.00 mcg1.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.20 mg13.30 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.60 mg1.20 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg5.10 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg91.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg5.50 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

1.17 g0.13 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

236.00 mg85.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.30 mg0.25 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

10.00 mg8.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg6.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.35 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

36.00 mg13.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.12 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.16 mg0.06 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.50 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg22.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

79.00 mg33.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

77.93 g87.13 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.53 g0.20 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal46.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

83.00 kcal46.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

83.00 kcal42.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

366.66 kcal308.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

83.00 kcal151.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal54.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

210.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

360.00 kcal164.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Berry

Season

Autumn
Autumn

Varieties

Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark red, Light pink-red
Red

Inside Color

Red
White

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet
Bitter, Tart

Origin

India, Iran
North America

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-74.5-5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Dry, Hot
Warm

Facts

Facts about

  • Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
  • It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
  • In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
  • Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
  • 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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Iran
United States of America

Other Countries

Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine

Top Importer

Europe
Europe

Top Exporter

India
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Punica granatum
Vaccinium Macrocarpon

Synonym

Punica malus
Oxycoccus macrocarpus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Myrtales
Ericales

Family

Lythraceae
Ericaceae

Genus

Punica
Vaccinium

Species

P. granatum
Vaccinium macrocarpon

Generic Group

Pomegranate
Heath

Difference Between Pomegranate and Cranberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Cranberry with peel is 83.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomegranate and Cranberry belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pomegranate and Cranberry is Myrtales and Ericales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.