Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
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
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Winter
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Brown, Green
Taste
Sweet
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
China
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Sunny
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.
- The name Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
- Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
Top Producer
United States of America
Italy
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
Dried Grape
Actinidia deliciosa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
A. deliciosa
Difference Between Raisin and Green Kiwi
We might think that Raisin and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Green Kiwi with peel is 299.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 302.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Raisin and Green Kiwi 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 Green Kiwi is Vitales and Ericales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.