Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
NA
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
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, 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 B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
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
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Color
Magenta, Pink
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Origin
Central America, Mexico
North America
Soil Type
NA
Porous, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold
Facts about
NA
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
Top Producer
NA
United States of America
Other Countries
NA
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Chile
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Cactaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Vaccinium
Species
H. undatus
V. myrtillus
Generic Group
Cactus
Heath
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Blueberry
We might think that Dragonfruit and Blueberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Blueberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Blueberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Blueberry with peel is 60.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Blueberry 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 Blueberry is Caryophyllales and Ericales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.