Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with 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
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Early fall, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
Magenta, Pink
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Taste
Bland
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Central America, Mexico
India
Climatic Conditions
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Warm to hot climate
Facts about
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
Other Countries
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Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Vietnam
China
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Liliidae
Asteridae
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Species
H. undatus
S. melongena
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Eggplant
We might think that Dragonfruit and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Eggplant with peel is 60.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Caryophyllales and Solanales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.