Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
NA
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction
Lactating Women
No
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
NA
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Orange, Yellow
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Brown
Origin
Jamaica
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm
Facts about
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
- 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
Jamaica
United States of America
Other Countries
NA, United States of America
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
Jamaica
Turkey
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Not Available
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Grape
Difference Between Ugli fruit and Raisin
We might think that Ugli fruit and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Raisin with peel is 45.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit and Raisin is Sapindales and Vitales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.