Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
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
Acts as moisturizer, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Eczema, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes, Wheezing
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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Varieties
Amity, August Red, Boyne, Canby, Caroline, Comet, Dinkum, Dorman Red, Latham, Meeker, Black Hawk, Hayda, Lauren, Meeker and Latham
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Color
Black, Purple, Red, Yellow
Red
Origin
Europe, North Asia
North America
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm
Facts about
- There are more than 200 varieties of raspberries.
- In USA, 90% of the raspberries are grown in Washington, California and Oregon.
- They do not ripe after they are picked.
- A raspberry contain 100 to 120 seeds.
- 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
Russia
United States of America
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Canada, Mexico, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Poland
United States of America
Botanical Name
Rubus Idaeus
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Not Available
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Species
R. idaeus
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Difference Between Raspberry and Cranberry
We might think that Raspberry and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raspberry and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raspberry and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raspberry and Cranberry with peel is 53.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raspberry 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 Raspberry and Cranberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Raspberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Raspberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. idaeus species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.