Is Raisins (kishmish) safe during pregnancy?
Nuts & seeds Also called Ular dhirachai (Tamil); Endu draksha (Telugu); Mundiringa (unakku) (Malayalam); Drashi (Kannada); Kadi Draksha (Gujarati); Pidi Draksha (Gujarati).
Raisins not named; NHS suggests ready-to-eat apricots, figs or prunes
The NHS suggests ready-to-eat apricots, figs or prunes as a healthier snack in pregnancy; raisins are not named.[1]
What official sources say
NHS: Have a healthy diet in pregnancy
- Instead, choose something healthier, such as: Ready-to-eat apricots, figs or prunes are suggested as a healthier snack.[1]
Related general rules
ICMR-NIN: Dietary Guidelines for Indians 2024
- Plant foods such as green leafy vegetables, pulses and dry fruits contain iron. (p. 19)[2]
NHS: Have a healthy diet in pregnancy
- Aim for at least 5 portions of varied fruit and vegetables a day, which can be fresh, frozen, canned, dried or juiced, and always wash fresh produce carefully.[1]
Nutrition per 100 g (USDA)
| Energy | 299 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Fibre | 4.5 g |
| Sugars | 65.18 g |
| Iron | 1.79 mg |
| Calcium | 62 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 5 µg |
| Folate, total | 5 µg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.3 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg |
| Choline | 11.1 mg |
| DHA (omega-3) | 0 g |
| EPA (omega-3) | 0 g |
| Caffeine | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 26 mg |
USDA FoodData Central: Raisins, dark, seedless (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) (FDC ID 168165), per 100 g. Public domain. Values describe that USDA record; composition varies with variety and preparation.
Sources
- NHS: Have a healthy diet in pregnancy · nhs.uk. Paraphrased. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (OGL v3.0). Not endorsed by the NHS.
- ICMR-NIN: Dietary Guidelines for Indians 2024 · nin.res.in. Printed page 19. Paraphrased and cited by printed page; the text is not reproduced.
Sources checked 26 September 2026.
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Educational information, not medical advice. Your own doctor or midwife may advise differently for you — follow their advice.