Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
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
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
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
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
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Color
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Origin
Southern Africa
Central Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Warm
Facts about
- 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.
- 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
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Germany
Europe
Top Exporter
China
Turkey
Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris
Dried Grape
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Vitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Vitaceae
Species
C. lanatus
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Gourd
Grape
Difference Between Watermelon and Raisin
We might think that Watermelon and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Watermelon and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Watermelon and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Raisin with peel is 30.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 302.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Watermelon 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 Watermelon and Raisin is Cucurbitales and Vitales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.