Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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
Not Available
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Seedless Variety
Not Available
Yes
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Crunchy, Sweet
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
China, Japan
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Hot, 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 first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
Turkey
China
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Pyrus communis
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Not Available
Rosidae
Species
Vitis vinifera
P. communis
Difference Between Raisin and Pear
We might think that Raisin and Pear are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Pear Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Pear is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Pear with peel is 299.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raisin and Pear 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 Pear is Vitales and Rosales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Pear belongs to Rosaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.