Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Heart burn
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
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
Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Berry
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Origin
Central America, South America
Central Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Warm
Facts about
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
- 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
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Nigeria
Europe
Top Exporter
Netherlands
Turkey
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum
Dried Grape
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Vitaceae
Species
S. lycopersicum
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Nightshade
Grape
Difference Between Tomato and Raisin
We might think that Tomato and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tomato and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tomato and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tomato and Raisin with peel is 18.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 18.00 kcal and 302.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tomato 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 Tomato and Raisin is Solanales and Vitales respectively. Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.