Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Winter
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Color
Magenta, Pink
Brown, Green
Taste
Bland
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Origin
Central America, Mexico
China
Climatic Conditions
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Cold, Sunny
Facts about
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.
- The name Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
- Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
Other Countries
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Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Vietnam
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Actinidia deliciosa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Liliidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Cactaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Actinidia
Species
H. undatus
A. deliciosa
Generic Group
Cactus
Kiwi
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Green Kiwi
We might think that Dragonfruit and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Green Kiwi with peel is 60.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Green Kiwi 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 Green Kiwi is Caryophyllales and Ericales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.