Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
NA
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
NA
Allergic reaction
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
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 E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Purple
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
NA
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm
Facts about
NA
- 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
NA
United States of America
Other Countries
NA
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
Turkey
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Not Available
Order
Malpighiales
Vitales
Family
Clusiaceae
Vitaceae
Species
G. mangostana
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Not Available
Grape
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Raisin
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Raisin with peel is 63.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Raisin is Malpighiales and Vitales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.