Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
NA
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
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
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
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Early fall, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Color
Magenta, Pink
White, Yellow
Origin
Central America, Mexico
South Pacific
Soil Type
NA
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
Facts about
NA
- The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
Other Countries
NA
Africa, India, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Artocarpus altilis
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Magnollidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Artocarpus
Species
H. undatus
A. altilis
Generic Group
Cactus
Mulberry
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Breadfruit
We might think that Dragonfruit and Breadfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Breadfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Breadfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Breadfruit with peel is 60.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 103.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit is Caryophyllales and Rosales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.