Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
NA
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
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 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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Purple
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
NA
Climatic Conditions
Warm
NA
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.
NA
Top Producer
United States of America
NA
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
NA
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Thailand
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Not Available
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Not Available
Dillenhidae
Order
Vitales
Malpighiales
Family
Vitaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Grape
Not Available
Difference Between Raisin and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Raisin and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 299.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raisin and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Vitales and Malpighiales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.