Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, 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, Indigestion, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
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
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Brown, Green
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweetish
Sweet
Origin
America, India
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Warm
Facts about
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
- 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
Indonesia
United States of America
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Philippines
Turkey
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Not Available
Family
Arecaceae
Vitaceae
Species
C. nucifera
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Arecaceae
Grape
Difference Between Coconut and Raisin
We might think that Coconut and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Coconut and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Coconut and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Raisin with peel is Not Available and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Coconut and Raisin belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Coconut and Raisin is Arecales and Vitales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.