Raisins
A concentrated dried fruit; a small measured portion is easier to manage than an unmeasured handful.
Why it received this rating
Drying grapes removes water and concentrates the fruit into a much smaller volume. The yellow rating reflects how easy it is to eat a large amount of dried fruit quickly, not a claim that raisins need to be avoided.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving: 1/4 cup (about 40g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 168165, Raisins, dark, seedless (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program). Values are scaled to 1/4 cup (about 40 g) and rounded for display. Source reviewed August 17, 2026. Review nutrition source How nutrition data is handled
Portion and preparation guidance
Use about 1/4 cup, or a small single-serve box, as a measured portion. Adding raisins as a topping to oatmeal, yogurt, or a salad makes the amount easier to see than eating repeatedly from a large bag.
Symptoms or considerations
Raisins are dried fruit, so a small volume contains more fruit than the same volume of fresh grapes. Measuring the portion can help prevent an unintentional large serving.
Common questions
How do raisins compare with fresh grapes?
Raisins have much less water because they are dried, so the serving is more concentrated and physically smaller. Compare portions rather than treating a cup of raisins and a cup of grapes as equivalent.
Why measure raisins?
A dried-fruit portion is small and can be easy to underestimate when eating from a bag or box. Measuring about 1/4 cup makes the serving visible and repeatable.
Individual tolerance varies. This rating is general educational guidance, not a statement that this food is the right choice for your personal medical needs. Follow advice from your prescriber or registered dietitian.
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