Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, 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
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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 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
All seasons
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Light Green
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
France
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
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.
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Cucumis melo
Synonym
Dried Grape
Cucumis Melo Inodorus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Vitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Vitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
C. melo
Generic Group
Grape
Gourd
Difference Between Raisin and Honeydew
We might think that Raisin and Honeydew are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Honeydew Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Honeydew is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Honeydew with peel is 299.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 302.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Raisin and Honeydew 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 Honeydew is Vitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.