Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
  
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
  
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
  
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
  
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
  
Regulates hair growth
  
Allergy
  
  
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
  
Allergic reaction
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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
  
320.00 kcal
  
14
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
255.00 kcal
  
16
130.00 kcal
  
35
Calories in Pie
251.00 kcal
  
34
310.00 kcal
  
16
Type
Berry
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
All seasons
  
Winter
  
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
  
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
  
Seedless Variety
Not Available
  
No
  
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
  
Green, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Brown
  
White
  
Shape
Oval
  
Round
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Crunchy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Tart
  
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
  
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
  
Grows on
Not Available
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
  
Loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5.5-7
  
6-7
  
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.
  
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
United States of America
  
Turkey
  
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
  
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Turkey
  
Argentina
  
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
  
Cydonia oblonga
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
C. vulgaris
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Not Available
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Vitales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Vitaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Vitis
  
Cydonia
  
Species
Vitis vinifera
  
C. oblonga
  
Generic Group
Grape
  
Rose
  
Difference Between Raisin and Quince
We might think that Raisin and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Quince 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 Quince belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Raisin and Quince is Vitales and Rosales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.