No, raisins and prunes are not the same, but both come under dried fruit. Raisins are dried grapes, while prunes are dried plums. Raisins are small and have a wrinkled appearance, while prunes are larger and have more wrinkled surfaces. Raisins are sweet, while prunes are tart. Finally, raisins are often used in baking, while prunes are used as a both sweet and savory dishes.