Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
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, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after 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., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
Brown
Creamy Orange
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Africa, India
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Sandy
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.
- Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
- Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
- The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Spain
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Synonym
Dried Grape
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Vitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Vitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
C. melo
Generic Group
Grape
Gourd
Difference Between Raisin and Cantaloupe
We might think that Raisin and Cantaloupe are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Cantaloupe Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Cantaloupe is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Cantaloupe with peel is 299.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 302.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Raisin and Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe is Vitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.