Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Seedless Variety
Not Available
Yes
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Yellow
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Eastern United States
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- 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.
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
United States of America
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Not Available
Dillenhidae
Family
Vitaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Grape
Not Available
Difference Between Raisin and American Persimmon
We might think that Raisin and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and American Persimmon with peel is 299.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raisin and American Persimmon 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 Raisin and American Persimmon is Vitales and Ericales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.