Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Cures fatigue, Heart care, Prevents strokes
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of blackheads, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
NA
Increase in blood sugar level, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., 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
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Early fall, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Alphonso, Valencia Pride, Badami, Chaunsa, Nam Dok Mai, Glenn, Sindhri, Madame Francique, Kesar and Keitt
Color
Magenta, Pink
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Southern Asia
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
NA
Humid, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
NA
- A mango tree can bear fruits even after the age of 300 years.
- Height of a mango tree can be as high as 100 feet.
- In India, mango is known as a symbol of love. Also, a mango basket is considered as the sign of friendship.
Other Countries
NA
Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Mexico
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Mangifera Indica
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Rosidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Mangifera
Species
H. undatus
M. indica
Generic Group
Cactus
Cashew
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Mango
We might think that Dragonfruit and Mango are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Mango Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Mango is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Mango with peel is 60.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Mango 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 Mango is Caryophyllales and Sapindales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Mango belongs to Anacardiaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Mango belongs to Mangifera genus of M. indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.