Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny 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, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
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
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Brown, Green
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
America, India
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Hot, Humid
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.
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
Top Producer
United States of America
Indonesia
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Philippines
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Not Available
Arecidae
Family
Vitaceae
Arecaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
C. nucifera
Generic Group
Grape
Arecaceae
Difference Between Raisin and Coconut
We might think that Raisin and Coconut are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Coconut Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Coconut is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Coconut with peel is 299.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Raisin and Coconut 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 Coconut is Vitales and Arecales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.