Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Early fall, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Color
Magenta, Pink
Brown, Green
Taste
Bland
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
Central America, Mexico
America, India
Climatic Conditions
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Hot, Humid
Facts about
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
Other Countries
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Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Philippines
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Cocos nucifera
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Liliidae
Arecidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Arecales
Family
Cactaceae
Arecaceae
Species
H. undatus
C. nucifera
Generic Group
Cactus
Arecaceae
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Coconut
We might think that Dragonfruit and Coconut are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Coconut Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Coconut is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Coconut with peel is 60.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Coconut 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 Coconut is Caryophyllales and Arecales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.