We might think that Coconut and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Coconut and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Coconut and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Dragonfruit with peel is Not Available and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Coconut and Dragonfruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Coconut and Dragonfruit is Arecales and Caryophyllales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.