Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
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Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
Tropical
Season
Early fall, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Color
Magenta, Pink
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Iraq
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
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Hot, Warm
Facts about
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
Other Countries
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Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Exporter
Vietnam
United Arab Emirates
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Phoenix dactylifera
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Liliidae
Arecidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Arecales
Family
Cactaceae
Arecaceae
Species
H. undatus
P. dactylifera
Generic Group
Cactus
Palm
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Date
We might think that Dragonfruit and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Date with peel is 60.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Date 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 Date is Caryophyllales and Arecales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.