Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, 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
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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, 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
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Dark red, Light pink-red
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
India, Iran
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Dry, Hot
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.
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
Top Producer
United States of America
Iran
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
Turkey
India
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Punica granatum
Synonym
Not Available
Punica malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Not Available
Rosidae
Family
Vitaceae
Lythraceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
P. granatum
Generic Group
Grape
Pomegranate
Difference Between Raisin and Pomegranate
We might think that Raisin and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Pomegranate with peel is 299.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Raisin and Pomegranate belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Raisin and Pomegranate is Vitales and Myrtales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.