Deciding between grapes and raisins

@scheng1 (24650)
Singapore
April 20, 2017 4:11am CST
I had a hard time deciding between grapes and raisins when I was in the supermarket. Both are essentially the same thing, and I do love both. The difference is that in term of price and enjoyment. Grapes that are cold are very nice to have in hot weather. Raisins are cheaper, lighter and easier to add into cereal or oat.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (457918)
• Switzerland
20 Apr 17
This is not yet the season for raisins, we can only have raisins now, or expensive grapes imported from South Africa or Chile.
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scheng1
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
21 Apr 17
@LadyDuck Some of the grapes are really sweet, and juicy. It depends on my luck!
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scheng1
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
21 Apr 17
@LadyDuck we have grapes and raisins all year round, because all are imported from other countries. The difference is always in pricing and varieties. US grapes are slightly more expensive than those from South Africa.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (457918)
• Switzerland
21 Apr 17
@scheng1 US grapes are also more tasty, those coming from South Africa are "watery". We have local raisin from the end of August until the end of October.
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
20 Apr 17
what is the price of the grapes there.Are we talking green or red? I like raisin in my cereal or oatmeal like you say.
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scheng1
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
21 Apr 17
Price of grapes depends on where it comes from. Our country imports more than 90% of all the food consumed, and definitely 100% of the grapes. US grapes cost slightly more than grapes from South Africa. It also depends on the variety. However, we have grapes all year round, since we import from many countries.
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
21 Apr 17
@scheng1 that is great there.I loved the grapes
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youless
@youless (112103)
• Guangzhou, China
21 Apr 17
This will not be a hard decision for me because I am not very interested in them. But if I have to choose, I have to pick grapes because at least they are juicy.
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scheng1
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
21 Apr 17
What kind of grapes do you prefer? The red, green or black ones? The black ones are generally sweeter than the red or green, but then it really depends on the variety.
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youless
@youless (112103)
• Guangzhou, China
21 Apr 17
@scheng1 Perhaps the black ones. As you said, they are sweeter. But here the red and green grapes can be very sweet, too. I like the seedless grapes.
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scheng1
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
21 Apr 17
@youless The red and green ones are hit and miss. Sometimes they are so sweet, and then when I go back to buy another pack, the grapes are not sweet.
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maezee
@maezee (41997)
• United States
20 Apr 17
And what about healthwise? Feel like the grapes would win that battle
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scheng1
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
21 Apr 17
No difference in nutrients value. The only difference between grapes and raisins is the water content. Grapes are heavier, so it costs more because it takes more gas to transport it from the country of origin to our country.
Shavkat
@Shavkat (137201)
• Philippines
20 Apr 17
I prefer to eat grapes. Since I was child, I never like eating raisins. I think I am weird in this sense.
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scheng1
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
21 Apr 17
@Shavkat I like both, though if given the difference in price, I will have to buy raisins.
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scheng1
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
21 Apr 17
@Shavkat I do not like raisins in salad! The taste is rather odd, since salad are creamy and salty in nature, and raisin is sweet. I like raisins in ice cream though.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (137201)
• Philippines
21 Apr 17
@scheng1 It is good to buy the raisins in terms of low cost. All my family members love raisins in salad except me.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325594)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Apr 17
I much prefer grapes to raisins so the choice would be easy for me.
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scheng1
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
21 Apr 17
@JudyEv yes, the choice is clear in your case. I think only the seasons will play a part in your choice. I wonder if you have grapes for sale in winter. If not, you will have to settle for raisins.
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scheng1
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
25 Apr 17
@JudyEv Not here, we import grapes from all over the world. We will have grapes at all seasons.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325594)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Apr 17
@scheng1 Grapes would only be available in season.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (130066)
• India
20 Apr 17
Buy both
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hereandthere
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
20 Apr 17
i like them both, but always buy raisins. grapes are expensive here.
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scheng1
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
21 Apr 17
Yes, grapes are expensive, and may not always be sweet. At least raisins are always sweet.
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Joanie
@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
22 Apr 17
I like both for different uses
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scheng1
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
22 Apr 17
Same too. If I have to choose one, I will choose raisin because of the lower price and lighter in weight. I do not drive, so I have to carry the heavy loads home!
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Chris Bergstrom
@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
21 Apr 17
grapes and raisins taste so different though I love grapes plain, but I prefer raisins chocolate covered lol
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scheng1
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
21 Apr 17
Oh yes, raisin chocolate is my favorite too. I like raisins in ice cream too! I like grapes when the weather is hot and I am very thirsty. This is something that raisins just can't compete.
Kokil agarwal
@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
20 Apr 17
I like grapes but not raisins
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Evanson Muhungi
@EMuhungi (1712)
• Nairobi, Kenya
20 Apr 17
That's was a nice decision! Now you will enjoy both - grapes and raisins.
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