Dragonfruit and Green Kiwi
Benefits
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
Allergy Symptoms
NA
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
NA
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.00 g
32
14.66 g
28
Fiber
1.00 g
36
3.00 g
20
Sugar
8.00 g
36
8.99 g
29
Protein
2.00 g
10
1.14 g
20
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.14
12
0.07
20
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
4.00 mcg
31
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.03 mg
34
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.03 mg
34
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg
99+
0.34 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.18 mg
36
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.06 mg
27
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
25.00 mcg
9
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg
99+
92.70 mg
5
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
1.46 mg
6
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
40.30 mcg
1
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
122.00 mcg
11
Choline
Not Available
7.80 mg
11
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.52 g
17
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
312.00 mg
18
Iron
0.65 mg
19
0.31 mg
34
Sodium
Not Available
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
8.80 mg
36
34.00 mg
12
Magnesium
Not Available
17.00 mg
17
Zinc
Not Available
0.14 mg
19
Phosphorus
36.10 mg
12
34.00 mg
15
Manganese
Not Available
0.10 mg
32
Copper
Not Available
0.13 mg
14
Selenium
Not Available
0.20 mcg
15
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
42.00 mg
19
Omega 6s
Not Available
246.00 mg
8
Sterol
Water Content
87.00 g
27
83.07 g
99+
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.61 g
19
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal
18
61.00 kcal
17
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
352.00 kcal
10
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
105.00 kcal
6
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
61.00 kcal
21
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
245.00 kcal
20
Calories in Pie
Not Available
345.00 kcal
10
Characteristics
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
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Magenta, Pink
Brown, Green
Inside Color
White
Green
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Bland
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Origin
Central America, Mexico
China
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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.'
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
Italy
Other Countries
NA
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
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 Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Green Kiwi belong to and 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.
