Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier 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
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Gastric irritation
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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
Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Seedless Variety
Not Available
Yes
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Yellowish Green
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Loamy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Dry, 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.
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
Top Producer
United States of America
Germany
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Top Importer
Europe
Not Available
Top Exporter
Turkey
Not Available
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Ribes uva-crispa
Synonym
Not Available
Ribes grossularia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Not Available
Dillenhidae
Order
Vitales
Saxifragales
Family
Vitaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
R. uva-crispa
Generic Group
Grape
Saxifrage
Difference Between Raisin and Gooseberry
We might think that Raisin and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Gooseberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Gooseberry with peel is 299.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raisin and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Vitales and Saxifragales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.