Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
NA
Gastric irritation
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
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
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Early fall, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Color
Magenta, Pink
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellowish Green
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Soil Type
NA
Loamy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Dry, Warm
Facts about
NA
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
Other Countries
NA
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Top Importer
China
Not Available
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Not Available
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Ribes uva-crispa
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Ribes grossularia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
H. undatus
R. uva-crispa
Generic Group
Cactus
Saxifrage
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Gooseberry
We might think that Dragonfruit and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Gooseberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Gooseberry with peel is 60.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Caryophyllales and Saxifragales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.