Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
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Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
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Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
Early fall, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Color
Magenta, Pink
Dark green, Green
Taste
Bland
Juicy, Watery
Origin
Central America, Mexico
India
Climatic Conditions
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Warm
Facts about
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.
- Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
- Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
- It is made up of 96% water.
- English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.
Other Countries
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Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
China
France
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Spain
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Cucumis sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Liliidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cactaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
H. undatus
C. sativus
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Cucumber
We might think that Dragonfruit and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Cucumber is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Cucumber with peel is 60.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Cucumber 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 Cucumber is Caryophyllales and Cucurbitales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.