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Raisins
Calories & nutrition facts
dried
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 256 kcal —
- Protein 3 g 6%
- Carbohydrate 63 g 23%
- Fat 1 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.2 g 1%
- Fibre 2.7 g 10%
- Sugars 63 g —
- Sodium 17 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 2 µg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.52 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 3.7 µg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.11 mg 9%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.01 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0.7 mg 4%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.09 mg 2%
- Vitamin B6 0.24 mg 14%
- Biotin (B7) 11.3 µg 38%
- Folate (B9) 6 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 58 mg 4%
- Iron 2.2 mg 12%
- Magnesium 32 mg 8%
- Phosphorus 101 mg 8%
- Potassium 889 mg 19%
- Zinc 0.21 mg 2%
- Copper 0.37 mg 41%
- Manganese 0.31 mg 13%
- Selenium 1 µg 2%
- Iodine 3 µg 2%
Similar foods
- Chocolate-covered raisin372 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolate raisin395 kcal / 100 g
- Golden seedless raisins301 kcal / 100 g
- Raisin cookiessoft-type401 kcal / 100 g
- Raisin grapes
- Currantdried326 kcal / 100 g
- Sultanas275 kcal / 100 g
- Zante currantsdried290 kcal / 100 g
- Dried currantgrape309 kcal / 100 g
- Grapesw skin, av78 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Raisins
How do you soften raisins for baking?
Cover them with boiling water for about 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry before adding them to the mixture. For extra flavour, soak them in tea, fruit juice or a little rum instead.
Should you soak raisins before adding them to a cake?
You can add them straight to a moist cake mixture, but soaking helps keep them plump in drier bakes such as scones. Drain them well and toss with a little flour so they are less likely to sink.
How should you store raisins after opening the packet?
Keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard, away from sunlight. If they become hard, a brief soak in warm water will soften them.
What can you make with raisins besides fruit cake?
Stir them into porridge, muesli or rice pudding, or add them to a spiced pilaf, tagine or curry for sweet, chewy bites. They also work well in scones and hot cross buns.
Can you use raisins instead of sultanas in a recipe?
Yes: use the same amount. Raisins are often darker and have a more robust flavour, while sultanas are usually paler and softer; either works in baking, porridge and savoury rice dishes.
What is the difference between raisins, sultanas and currants?
They are all dried grapes, but raisins are often darker and larger, while sultanas are typically lighter and softer. Currants, also called Zante currants, are tiny dried grapes, not the fresh berries called blackcurrants.
Can dogs eat raisins?
No. Raisins can be toxic to dogs, and even a small amount may be dangerous; contact a vet promptly if your dog has eaten any.
Do raisins need rinsing before you eat them?
Usually not if they are sold ready to eat. If they are dusty or stuck together, rinse briefly under cool water and dry them well; rinsing can also remove some surface oil used to prevent clumping.
Source: CoFID (UK) 14-393 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
