Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Unknown
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
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Greyish-white
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Unknown
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
Top Producer
United States of America
Thailand
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Europe
Singapore
Top Exporter
Turkey
Thailand
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Not Available
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Not Available
Rosidae
Family
Vitaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Grape
Not Available
Difference Between Raisin and Rambutan
We might think that Raisin and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Rambutan with peel is 299.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raisin and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Vitales and Sapindales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.