Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, 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 cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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 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
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Brown
Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
China
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Dry, Hot
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.
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
Top Producer
United States of America
Turkey
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
France
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Prunus armeniaca
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Not Available
Rosidae
Species
Vitis vinifera
P. armeniaca
Difference Between Raisin and Apricot
We might think that Raisin and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Apricot is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Apricot with peel is 299.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raisin and Apricot belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Raisin and Apricot is Vitales and Rosales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.