Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
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Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Early fall, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Magenta, Pink
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Eastern United States
Soil Type
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Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
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Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
Other Countries
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Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Vietnam
United States of America
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Diospyros virginiana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Liliidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Cactaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Diospyros
Species
H. undatus
D. virginiana
Difference Between Dragonfruit and American Persimmon
We might think that Dragonfruit and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and American Persimmon with peel is 60.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Dragonfruit and American Persimmon is Caryophyllales and Ericales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.