Raisins
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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| Energy | 1,252 kJ (299 kcal) |
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79.18 g
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| Sugars | 59.19 g |
| Dietary fiber | 3.7 g |
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0.46 g
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3.07 g
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| Vitamins | |
| Thiamine (B1) |
(9%)
0.106 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
(10%)
0.125 mg |
| Niacin (B3) |
(5%)
0.766 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) |
(2%)
0.095 mg |
| Vitamin B6 |
(13%)
0.174 mg |
| Folate (B9) |
(1%)
5 μg |
| Choline |
(2%)
11.1 mg |
| Vitamin C |
(3%)
2.3 mg |
| Vitamin E |
(1%)
0.12 mg |
| Vitamin K |
(3%)
3.5 μg |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium |
(5%)
50 mg |
| Iron |
(14%)
1.88 mg |
| Magnesium |
(9%)
32 mg |
| Manganese |
(14%)
0.299 mg |
| Phosphorus |
(14%)
101 mg |
| Potassium |
(16%)
749 mg |
| Sodium |
(1%)
11 mg |
| Zinc |
(2%)
0.22 mg |
| Other constituents | |
| Fluoride | 233.9 µg |
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| Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database |
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A raisin is a dried grape. Raisins are produced in many regions of the world and may be eaten raw or used in cooking, baking, and brewing. In the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia, the word "raisin" is reserved for the dark-colored dried large grape, with "sultana" being a golden-colored dried grape, and "currant" being a dried small Black Corinth seedless grape.
The word "raisin" dates back to Middle English and is a loanword from Old French; in modern French, raisin means "grape", while a dried grape is a raisin sec, or "dry grape". The Old French word, in turn, developed from the Latin word , "a bunch of grapes".
Raisin varieties depend on the type of grape used, and are made in a variety of sizes and colors including green, black, brown, blue, purple, and yellow. Seedless varieties include the sultana (the common American type is known as Thompson Seedless in the USA), the Greek currants (black corinthian raisins, Vitis vinifera L. var. Apyrena) and Flame grapes. Raisins are traditionally sun-dried, but may also be water-dipped and artificially dehydrated.
"Golden raisins" are treated with sulfur dioxide after drying to give them their golden color.
Black Corinth or Zante currant are miniature, sometimes seedless raisins that are much darker and have a tart, tangy flavor. They are often called currants. Muscat raisins are large compared to other varieties, and also sweeter.
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