Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds
Allergic reaction
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Green, Red, Yellow
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Taste
Sweet, Sweet-Sour
Sweet
Origin
Central Asia, Middle East Asia
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm
Facts about
- Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
- There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
- Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
- Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Russia
Europe
Top Exporter
China
Turkey
Botanical Name
Malus Domestica
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Not Available
Species
M. domestica
Vitis vinifera
Difference Between Apple and Raisin
We might think that Apple and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apple and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apple and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apple and Raisin with peel is 52.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 48.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apple and Raisin belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apple and Raisin is Rosales and Vitales respectively. Apple belongs to Rosaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.