Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects 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
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
Autumn
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Red
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
North America
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm
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.
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
Top Producer
United States of America
United States of America
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
Turkey
United States of America
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Dried Grape
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Ericaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Generic Group
Grape
Heath
Difference Between Raisin and Cranberry
We might think that Raisin and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Cranberry with peel is 299.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 302.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Raisin and Cranberry 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 Cranberry is Vitales and Ericales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.