Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
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
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Berry
Citrus, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Creamy Yellow
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Loam, Sandy
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.
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
Turkey
United States of America
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Citrus maxima
Synonym
Not Available
Citrus grandis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Not Available
Rosidae
Species
Vitis vinifera
C. maxima
Generic Group
Grape
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Raisin and Pomelo
We might think that Raisin and Pomelo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Pomelo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Pomelo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Pomelo with peel is 299.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raisin and Pomelo 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 Pomelo is Vitales and Sapindales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.