Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
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, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Seedless Variety
Not Available
Yes
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Taste
Sweet
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
India
Grows on
Not Available
Bushes
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
China
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Not Available
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Not Available
Asteridae
Family
Vitaceae
Solanaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
S. melongena
Generic Group
Grape
Not Available
Difference Between Raisin and Eggplant
We might think that Raisin and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Eggplant with peel is 299.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raisin and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Vitales and Solanales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.