Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
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, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Allergic reaction
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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
Not Available
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Origin
India, Iran
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Warm
Facts about
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
- 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
Iran
United States of America
Other Countries
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
India
Turkey
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Punica malus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Not Available
Family
Lythraceae
Vitaceae
Species
P. granatum
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Pomegranate
Grape
Difference Between Pomegranate and Raisin
We might think that Pomegranate and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomegranate and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomegranate and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Raisin with peel is Not Available and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate and Raisin is Myrtales and Vitales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.