All Fruits A-Z
all about fruits about fruitsinfo fruits facts Garderners Community contact fruitsinfo fruit kids

Fruits  Fruits Nutrition Values  Raisins Health Benefits And Nutrition Values

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.
raisins
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
1236 mg
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
Calorie Information:
Nutrients
Amounts/SelectedServing
DV%
TotalCalories
493(2064 kJ)
25%
Carbs
470(1968 kJ)
 
Fat
6.4(26.8 kJ)
 
Protein
17.0(71.2 kJ)
 
Alcohol
0.0(0.0 kJ)
 
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
Polysaturated Fat
0.1g
trans fatty acids
~
transmonoenoicfattyacids
~
trans-polyenoicfattyacids
~
Omega-3 fatty acids
1.6mg
Omega-6 fatty acids
47.8mg
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
Vitamin E
0.2mg
1%
Vitamin K
5.8mcg
7%
Thiamin
0.2mg
12%
Riboflavin
0.2mg
12%
Niacin
1.3mg 
6%
Pantothenic
0.2mg
2%
Choline
18.3mg
Betaine
0.5mg
Folate
8.3mcg
2%
Carbohydrates:
Nutrients
Amounts/SelectedServing
DV%
carbohydrates
131g
44%
Dietary Fiber
6.1g
24%
Starch
4.5g
Sugars
97.7g
Sterols:
Nutrients
Amounts/SelectedServing
DV%
Cholesterol
0.0g
0%
Phytosterols
~
Others:
Nutrients
Amounts/SelectedServing
DV%
Alcohol
0.0g
Water
25.5g
Ash
3.1g
Caffeine
0.0mg
Theobromine
0.0mg
PERSON WHOM MAY CONSUME RAISINS
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • CANCER

  • The polyphenolic antioxidant present in raisins, known as catechin, provides protection against free radicals, which causes the development of tumors, specifically colon cancer.

  • 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.

PERSON WHOM MAY NOT CONSUME RAISINS
  • 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.




Strawberry is not a berry
Orangutans love mangoes
Apples have 25% air
Tomato is a fruit!
Banana-a cure for heartburn
200 seeds
Pumpkins and avocados are fruits
Dark green vegetables are more Vitamin C rich
Banana is not a fruit in reality.
Bananas are easily digestible
Cockroach repellent fruit
An apple tree can produce 400 apples a year
Bilberries improve night vision
Cherry seeds believed to have satanic power
Watermelon used to carry water
Worlds favorite fruit
Strawberries and cashews have seeds outside them
Kiwi is rich in Vitamin C
Oranges help fight anti-aging
Eating fruits avoids miscarriage
Eating fruits reduce the risk of diseases
Lemon is a good source of Vitamin C-Prevents Scurvy
7000 apples
Grapes do not ripen once plucked
Banana slip accidents in Britain
Quick ripening
 Lemons kill bacteria
Pear-wood is hard
Banana-the 1st fruit on earth
Apple stuck in Adam's throat
Cabbage-a water vegetable
Banana ripens quickly in brown paper bag
Peanut is the main Main component of nitroglycerine
Leaves of raspberry help to regulate menstrual cycles
Lime oil is useful to cool fevers
Durian is one of the world's biggest fruit
Avocado leaves are harmful to animals
Dried fruits contain more calories than fresh fruits
An apple is a very refreshing tonic for oily skin
Eating fresh figs during pregnancy helps from prolonged labor
Gibbons prefer to eat fruits twice a day
avocados are the world’s most nutritious fruit
Eating grapefruit protect from diabetes
Babaco is gorgeous torpedo shaped fruit
Sapodilla is a uniquely tasted fruit
Bilimbi fruit is more effective for several human ailments
Chempedak fruit is really not too big
Damson fruit is more effective to create fruit paste or cheese
The name pine-apple was the original name for a pine cone
Pineapples used in blood tests
Kiwis were once known as Chinese gooseberries
Eating an apple is a more reliable method of staying awake
Pineapples are berries, just like strawberries and blueberries
A half-cup of figs has as much calcium as a half-cup of milk
There are over 200 different known species of raspberries
There are seven varieties of avocados grown commercially in Texas
Blackberry juice was used to dye cloth navy blue and indigo
Black currant juice can be used to soothe sore throats and colds
Delicious oranges in the world are grown in Florida
Eggplants are actually fruits
An avocado is a fruit and not a vegetable!
Avocado has more fat content than any other fruit.
A single fruit is about 125 grams on average;
Bananas are allergic for some people.
Bilberry contains nutrients that are good for eyes.
Cherimoya seeds are poisonous
Clementines are popular in the winter months.
A durian is a large fruit with a powerful smell.
Huckleberries are well liked by lots of mammals
The jambul fruit leaves and bark are used for controlling blood pressure and gingivitis.
Lime oils are often used in perfumes
Lychee seeds are poisonous
Purple Mangosteen has to be grown in temperatures of above 40 °F (4 °C).
Grapes are the fruit of a woody grape vine.
Dirty cantaloupes can spread bacteria.
A watermelon contains 92% water.
Raisins are dried grapes.
Cupuacu pulp is also used in cosmetics products
An orange’s vitamin C content helps fight back assaults
Strawberries are the only fruit
A cucumber is a fruit
Grapefruit can actually react negatively
Red fruits help keep your heart strong.
Orange fruits help keep your eyes healthy.
Yellow fruits help keep you from getting sick.
Green fruits help make your bones and teeth strong.
Blue and purple fruits help your memory.

Special fruits for this week

Figs

 

Figs

Figs are good for those with diabetes, breast cancer and also great for post-menopausal women.  (Read more)

Jackfruit Jackfruit

The flesh of the jackfruit is starchy and fibrous, and is a source of dietary fibre. The flavour is similar to a tart banana.   (Read more)

Papaya

Papaya

Papaya flesh is an orange color with either yellow or pink hues.   (Read more)


 
 

What season does a mango cultivate best in?

  Winter
  Summer
  Spring
  Autumn

 
About us | Contact us | Whole Fruits | Lists Of Fruits | Fruits Classification | Seasonal Fruits | Storage of Fruits | Fruits Nutrition | Fruit Recipes | Uses of fruits | Fruits Carving | Types of Fruits | Fresh Fruits Beauty Tips | Fruits Gallery | Fruits Glossary | Fruits Quiz | Processed Products Of Fruits | Links | Tell a Friend | Sitemap | Sitemap-XML

Powered by Contempo technologies pvt ltd

Copyright © Fruitsinfo 2004-2012 - All rights reserved - Car Transport