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 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
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
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Iraq
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Hot, 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.
- 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.
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
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Dried Grape
Phoenix dactylifera
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Arecaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
P. dactylifera
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 302.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Raisin and Date 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 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.