Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
NA
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Early fall, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder
Color
Magenta, Pink
Black
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Asia, Europe
Soil Type
NA
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold, Moist
Facts about
NA
- The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
- Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
- Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Other Countries
NA
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Not Available
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Not Available
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Ribes nigrum
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Rosidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
H. undatus
R. nigrum
Generic Group
Cactus
Saxifrage
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Blackcurrant
We might think that Dragonfruit and Blackcurrant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Blackcurrant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Blackcurrant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Blackcurrant with peel is 60.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Blackcurrant belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Dragonfruit and Blackcurrant is Caryophyllales and Saxifragales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.