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Cranberry
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What is Cranberry?

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Best Time to Eat

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

12.20 g
Rank: 39 (Overall)
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.60 g
Rank: 12 (Overall)
0 10.4
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Sugar

4.04 g
Rank: 60 (Overall)
0 63.35
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Protein

0.39 g
Rank: 51 (Overall)
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.03
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg
Rank: 42 (Overall)
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg
Rank: 61 (Overall)
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

1.00 mcg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

13.30 mg
Rank: 43 (Overall)
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.20 mg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

5.10 mcg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

91.00 mcg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0 834
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Choline

5.50 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0 19.2
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Fat

0.13 g
Rank: 40 (Overall)
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

85.00 mg
Rank: 71 (Overall)
42 840
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Iron

0.25 mg
Rank: 40 (Overall)
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0 1556
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Calcium

8.00 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)
1 100
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Magnesium

6.00 mg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

13.00 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

22.00 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
0 318
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Omega 6s

33.00 mg
Rank: 43 (Overall)
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0 87
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Water Content

87.13 g
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0 95.23
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Ash

0.20 g
Rank: 43 (Overall)
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal
Rank: 35 (Overall)
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

46.00 kcal
Rank: 34 (Overall)
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

42.00 kcal
Rank: 38 (Overall)
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal
Rank: 22 (Overall)
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

151.00 kcal
Rank: 5 (Overall)
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

54.00 kcal
Rank: 27 (Overall)
16 461
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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal
Rank: 33 (Overall)
49 420
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Calories in Pie

164.00 kcal
Rank: 51 (Overall)
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

Autumn

Varieties

Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens

Seedless Variety

25% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Color

Red

Inside Color

White

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Bitter, Tart

Origin

North America

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm

Facts

Facts about

  • 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

94% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Spirits

82% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Production

Top Producer

United States of America

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine

Top Importer

Europe

Top Exporter

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium Macrocarpon

Synonym

Oxycoccus macrocarpus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales

Family

Ericaceae

Genus

Vaccinium

Species

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Generic Group

Heath

What is Cranberry Good For?

What is Cranberry? What is Cranberry good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Cranberry fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Cranberry Benefits are: cancer prevention, heart care, kidney stone treatment, scurvy treatment and ulcer prevention and its general health benefits are: anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, digestive aid, fights against infections and strengthens bones. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, reduces wrinkles, skin rejuvenation and treatment of acne and hair benefits are promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair and treatment of dandruff. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Cranberry side effects are: allergic reaction, diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain and vomiting and its allergy symptoms are anaphylaxis, breathing difficulty, itching, skin rash and swelling of mouth, tongue or lips. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Cranberry.