Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
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
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Bitter, Tart
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
North America
Soil Type
Sandy
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm
Facts about
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
- 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
Turkey
United States of America
Other Countries
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
Germany
Europe
Top Exporter
Poland
United States of America
Botanical Name
Prunus cerasus
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Not Available
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Species
P. cerasus
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Difference Between Sour Cherry and Cranberry
We might think that Sour Cherry and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sour Cherry and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sour Cherry and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sour Cherry and Cranberry with peel is 50.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry and Cranberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.