Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, 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
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Brown
Greyish-white
Taste
Sweet
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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 seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Hong Kong
Top Exporter
Turkey
China
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Not Available
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Not Available
Rosidae
Family
Vitaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Grape
Soapberry
Difference Between Raisin and Lychee
We might think that Raisin and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Lychee with peel is 299.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Raisin and Lychee 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 Lychee is Vitales and Sapindales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.