Dragonfruit and Banana
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
Side Effects
NA
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.00 g
32
22.80 g
11
Fiber
1.00 g
36
2.60 g
23
Sugar
8.00 g
36
12.20 g
15
Protein
2.00 g
10
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.14
12
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg
99+
0.70 mg
17
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.40 mg
1
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
20.00 mcg
15
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg
99+
8.70 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.50 mcg
32
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
22.00 mcg
29
Choline
Not Available
9.80 mg
7
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
358.00 mg
11
Iron
0.65 mg
19
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
Not Available
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
8.80 mg
36
5.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
Not Available
27.00 mg
7
Zinc
Not Available
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
36.10 mg
12
22.00 mg
23
Manganese
Not Available
0.30 mg
15
Copper
Not Available
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
Not Available
1.00 mcg
7
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
Not Available
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
36.00 mg
3
Water Content
87.00 g
27
74.90 g
99+
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal
18
95.29 kcal
6
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
89.00 kcal
7
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
85.71 kcal
7
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
105.00 kcal
39
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
121.00 kcal
3
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
100.00 kcal
10
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
Not Available
269.00 kcal
30
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tropical
Season
Early fall, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Magenta, Pink
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Oval
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Bland
Sweet
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Papua New Guinea
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm
Facts
Facts about
NA
- As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
- Bananas float in water.
- There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
- Eating this fruit will cheer you up.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
India
Other Countries
NA
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Ecuador
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Liliidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Zingiberales
Family
Cactaceae
Musaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Musa
Species
H. undatus
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Cactus
Banana
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Banana
We might think that Dragonfruit and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Banana with peel is 60.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Banana 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 Banana is Caryophyllales and Zingiberales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
