Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Origin
Central America, North America
Central Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Warm
Facts about
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
- 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.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Exporter
India
Turkey
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Winter Squash
Dried Grape
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Vitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Vitaceae
Species
Pepo
Vitis vinifera
Difference Between Sapota and Raisin
We might think that Sapota and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sapota and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sapota and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sapota and Raisin with peel is 40.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and 302.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Sapota and Raisin belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Sapota and Raisin is Cucurbitales and Vitales respectively. Sapota belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Sapota belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.