Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
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
Summer
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Seedless Variety
Not Available
Yes
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Southern Africa
Grows on
Not Available
Vines
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
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.
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Germany
Top Exporter
Turkey
China
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Citrullus Lanatus
Synonym
Not Available
Citrullus vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Not Available
Dillenhidae
Order
Vitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Vitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
C. lanatus
Generic Group
Grape
Gourd
Difference Between Raisin and Watermelon
We might think that Raisin and Watermelon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Watermelon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Watermelon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Watermelon with peel is 299.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Raisin and Watermelon 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 Watermelon is Vitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.