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Raisins vs grapes for acne

By SpotBite · Sources: 13 studies · one typical serving of each, on its own · Updated 2026-09-16

Raisins scores 87/100 (GOOD) and grapes scores 89/100 (GOOD) on SpotBite's Skin Score. They are almost the same for acne-prone skin; neither is a clear winner.

Raisins 87 GOOD

Raisins

one serving · 20 g

Grapes 89 GOOD

Grapes

one serving · 90 g

Where the gap comes from

Score breakdown, side by side

RaisinsGrapes
Glycemic (of 50)GL 10.2
−18.4
GL 8.6
−15.5
Dairy (of 25)0 g
0
0 g
0
Inflammation (of 25)0 g sat · 0 g ω-6
0
0.1 g sat · 0 g ω-6
−0.1
Skin Boost (of 25)0 g ω-3 · medium polyphenols
+5
0 g ω-3 · medium polyphenols
+5
Skin Score87 · GOOD89 · GOOD

Estimates for a typical serving. Real foods vary by brand and recipe.

Verdict

Pick whichever you prefer; for acne-prone skin the difference is too small to matter.

Not medical advice. Both scores are for the food on its own. What you eat with it changes the result, and breakouts usually show up 3 to 7 days after a meal. Diet is one factor among many.

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