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Raisins Health Benefits And Nutrition Values |
Raisins are known as dried grapes.Raisins may be eaten raw or used in cooking, baking and brewing. In the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and Canada the word "raisin" is reserved for the dried large dark grape, with "sultana" being a dried large white grape, and "currant" being a dried small Black Corinth grape.The health benefits of this fruit include relief from constipation, acidosis, anemia,fever, and sexual weakness. Raisins also help in weight gain, eye care, dental care, and bone health. |
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| Minerals:
Nutrients |
Amounts/SelectedServing |
DV% |
Calcium |
82.5 mg |
8% |
Iron |
3.1 mg |
17% |
Magnesium |
52.8 mg |
13% |
Phosphorus |
167 mg |
17% |
Potassium |
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35% |
Sodium |
18.2 mg |
1% |
Zinc |
0.4 mg |
2% |
Copper |
0.5 mg |
26% |
Manganese |
0.5 mg |
25% |
Selenium |
1.0 mcg |
1% |
Fluoride |
386 mcg |
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Calorie Information:
Nutrients |
Amounts/SelectedServing |
DV% |
TotalCalories |
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25% |
Carbs |
470(1968 kJ) |
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Fat |
6.4(26.8 kJ) |
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Protein |
17.0(71.2 kJ) |
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Alcohol |
0.0(0.0 kJ) |
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Protein & Amino Acids:
Nutrients |
Amounts/SelectedServing |
DV% |
Protein |
5.1g |
10% |
Fat & Fatty Acid
Nutrients |
Amounts/SelectedServing |
DV% |
Fat |
0.8g |
1% |
Saturated Fat |
0.1g |
0% |
Monounsaturated fat |
0.1g |
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Polysaturated Fat |
0.1g |
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| trans fatty acids |
~ |
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transmonoenoicfattyacids |
~ |
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trans-polyenoicfattyacids |
~ |
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Omega-3 fatty acids |
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Omega-6 fatty acids |
47.8mg |
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Vitamins:
Nutrients |
Amounts/SelectedServing |
DV% |
Vitamin A |
0.0IU |
0% |
Vitamin B6 |
60.0mg |
6% |
Vitamin B12 |
120.0 mcg |
0% |
Vitamin C |
3.8mg |
6% |
`Vitamin D |
~ |
~ |
Vitamin D3 |
0.0mg |
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Vitamin E |
0.2mg |
1% |
Vitamin K |
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7% |
Thiamin |
0.2mg |
12% |
Riboflavin |
0.2mg |
12% |
Niacin |
1.3mg |
6% |
Pantothenic |
0.2mg |
2% |
Choline |
18.3mg |
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Betaine |
0.5mg |
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Folate |
8.3mcg |
2% |
Carbohydrates:
Nutrients |
Amounts/SelectedServing |
DV% |
carbohydrates |
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44% |
Dietary Fiber |
6.1g |
24% |
Starch |
4.5g
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Sugars |
97.7g |
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Sterols:
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Cholesterol |
0.0g |
0% |
Phytosterols |
~ |
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Others:
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Alcohol |
0.0g |
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Water |
25.5g |
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Ash |
3.1g |
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Caffeine |
0.0mg |
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Theobromine |
0.0mg |
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PERSON WHOM MAY CONSUME RAISINS
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MOUTH PROBLEM
Raisins contain oleanolic acid that provides protection against cavities and tooth decay, and also prevents the growth of harmful bacteria that can cause gingivitis and other periodontal diseases. So person who intake raisins will get relieve from tooth pain.
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BONE PROBLEM
Raisins are rich in calcium are necessary to strengthen bones and teeth. A micronutrient known as boron are abundant in this fruit aids calcium absorption and bone formation. If you are a postmenopausal woman, raisins are a good snack for you because the calcium and boron present in them helps to prevent the development of osteoporosis.
The potassium and magnesium contents of raisins help reduce acidity (an abnormal metabolic condition known as acidosis) and remove toxins from the body, which may cause diseases such as arthritis, gout, kidney stones and heart disease.
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EYE CARE
Raisins are rich in calcium are necessary to strengthen bones and teeth. A micronutrient known as boron are abundant in this fruit aids calcium absorption and bone formation. If you are a postmenopausal woman, raisins are a good snack for you because the calcium and boron present in them helps to prevent the development of osteoporosis.
The potassium and magnesium contents of raisins help reduce acidity (an abnormal metabolic condition known as acidosis) and remove toxins from the body, which may cause diseases such as arthritis, gout, kidney stones and heart disease.
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CANCER
The polyphenolic antioxidant present in raisins, known as catechin, provides protection against free radicals, which causes the development of tumors, specifically colon cancer.
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ANEMIA
It is caused by decrease in the number of red blood cells in the body.Raisins contain considerable amount of iron which directly helps treating anemia. It also contains many members of vitamin-B complex which are essential for formation of blood. Copper in them also help formation of red blood cells. So, if you notice any decrease in the hemoglobin level in your blood, eat more raisins to raise it. Raisins also help to correct iron deficiency anemia and promote blood clotting during wound healing. -
CONSTIPATION
Raisins swell as the fiber present in them in dried form absorbs water, when person feel in time of indigestion. This helps giving relief in constipation.
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PERSON WHOM MAY NOT CONSUME RAISINS
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ARTHRITIS
Arthritis is actually a condition which results from the breakdown of the protective layer of cartilage which surrounds the joints. Without this cartilaginous layer, the bones of the joints rub against each other, causing joint pain and malformation of the bones themselves.
So people suffering by this pain should consume raisins.
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