Raisin and Date
Benefits
Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
79.18 g
1
75.03 g
2
Fiber
3.70 g
16
8.00 g
3
Sugar
59.19 g
2
63.35 g
1
Protein
3.07 g
3
2.45 g
6
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
4
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.13 mg
7
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.77 mg
15
1.27 mg
5
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.10 mg
99+
0.59 mg
3
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
9
0.17 mg
10
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg
30
19.00 mcg
16
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.30 mg
99+
0.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.12 mg
35
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
2.70 mcg
23
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
75.00 mcg
18
Choline
11.10 mg
5
6.30 mg
17
Fat
0.46 g
19
0.39 g
22
Minerals
Potassium
749.00 mg
2
656.00 mg
3
Iron
1.88 mg
6
1.02 mg
12
Sodium
11.00 mg
9
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
50.00 mg
6
39.00 mg
8
Magnesium
32.00 mg
4
43.00 mg
2
Zinc
0.22 mg
13
0.29 mg
9
Phosphorus
101.00 mg
2
62.00 mg
4
Manganese
0.30 mg
16
0.26 mg
17
Copper
0.32 mg
4
0.21 mg
7
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
3.00 mcg
4
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
8.00 mg
31
3.00 mg
35
Omega 6s
29.00 mg
99+
16.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
15.43 g
99+
20.53 g
99+
Ash
1.85 g
3
1.60 g
4
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
299.00 kcal
1
282.00 kcal
2
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
290.00 kcal
18
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
154.00 kcal
6
461.00 kcal
1
Calories in Jam
255.00 kcal
16
384.00 kcal
2
Calories in Pie
251.00 kcal
34
321.00 kcal
13
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Brown
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Iraq
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
5.5-7
8-10
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Hot, Warm
Facts
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.
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Not Available
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
United States of America
Egypt
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
Europe
India
Top Exporter
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Not Available
Arecidae
Order
Vitales
Arecales
Family
Vitaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Vitis
Phoenix
Species
Vitis vinifera
P. dactylifera
Generic Group
Grape
Palm
Difference Between Raisin and Date
We might think that Raisin and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Date with peel is 299.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raisin and Date belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Raisin and Date is Vitales and Arecales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
