Calories in Raisins
Per ¼ cup, 40 g
Raisins have 120 calories per ¼ cup, 40 g. That is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 1.2 g of protein, 32.0 g of carbohydrate, 0.2 g of fat and 1.5 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 300 calories and 3.0 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, they qualify as a source of fibre and fat free. Dried fruit is concentrated — a quarter cup is roughly a whole bunch of grapes.
Calories and macros
| Per ¼ cup, 40 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | 300 kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 3.0 g | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 32.0 g | 80.0 g | 12% |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.5 g | 0% |
| Fibre | 1.5 g | 3.8 g | 5% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about raisins
How many calories are in raisins?
Raisins have 120 calories per ¼ cup, 40 g, which is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of raisins?
100 g of raisins contains 300 calories.
How much protein is in raisins?
One serving of ¼ cup, 40 g provides 1.2 g of protein — 3.0 g per 100 g, or 2% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in raisins?
One serving of ¼ cup, 40 g contains 32.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 1.5 g is fibre.
What are raisins a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, raisins qualify as a source of fibre and fat free. 3 g or more of fibre per 100 g. Under 0.5 g of fat per 100 g.