Dragonfruit and Lemon
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
NA
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
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
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.00 g
32
9.30 g
99+
Fiber
1.00 g
36
2.80 g
22
Sugar
8.00 g
36
2.50 g
99+
Protein
2.00 g
10
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.14
12
0.12
14
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg
99+
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.19 mg
34
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.08 mg
20
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg
99+
53.00 mg
15
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
11.00 mcg
30
Choline
Not Available
5.10 mg
24
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
138.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.65 mg
19
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
Not Available
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
8.80 mg
36
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
Not Available
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
Not Available
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
36.10 mg
12
16.00 mg
29
Manganese
Not Available
0.03 mg
99+
Copper
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
Not Available
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
26.00 mg
23
Omega 6s
Not Available
63.00 mg
28
Sterol
Water Content
87.00 g
27
88.98 g
15
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.30 g
38
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal
18
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
29.00 kcal
24
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
22.00 kcal
27
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
267.00 kcal
25
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
21.00 kcal
25
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
22.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
Not Available
285.00 kcal
24
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Early fall, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Magenta, Pink
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Bland
Sour
Origin
Central America, Mexico
China, India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
NA
Hot, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
NA
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
China
Other Countries
NA
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Citrus limon
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
Rosidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Citrus
Species
H. undatus
C. limon
Generic Group
Cactus
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Lemon
We might think that Dragonfruit and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Lemon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Lemon with peel is 60.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Lemon 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 Lemon is Caryophyllales and Sapindales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
