Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, 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
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 cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
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
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tropical
Berry
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Color
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Red
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Bitter, Tart
Origin
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
North America
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm
Facts about
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
- 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, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus maxima
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Citrus grandis
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ericaceae
Species
C. maxima
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Heath
Difference Between Pomelo and Cranberry
We might think that Pomelo and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomelo and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomelo and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomelo and Cranberry with peel is 38.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pomelo 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 Pomelo and Cranberry is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.