Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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
Not Available
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Green
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, 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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
Top Producer
United States of America
New Zealand
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
China
Top Exporter
Turkey
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Not Available
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Not Available
Rosidae
Family
Vitaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Grape
Myrtle
Difference Between Raisin and Feijoa
We might think that Raisin and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Feijoa with peel is 299.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Raisin and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Vitales and Myrtales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.