Dragonfruit and Orange
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
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, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
NA
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
As a snack in the late afternoon, 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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.00 g
32
11.75 g
99+
Fiber
1.00 g
36
2.40 g
24
Sugar
8.00 g
36
9.35 g
26
Protein
2.00 g
10
0.94 g
28
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.14
12
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
11.00 mcg
26
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.09 mg
8
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg
99+
0.28 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.25 mg
21
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.06 mg
29
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
30.00 mcg
8
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg
99+
53.20 mg
14
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.18 mg
31
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
129.00 mcg
9
Choline
Not Available
8.40 mg
10
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.12 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
181.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.65 mg
19
0.10 mg
99+
Sodium
Not Available
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
8.80 mg
36
40.00 mg
7
Magnesium
Not Available
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
Not Available
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
36.10 mg
12
14.00 mg
32
Manganese
Not Available
0.03 mg
99+
Copper
Not Available
0.05 mg
99+
Selenium
Not Available
0.50 mcg
11
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
7.00 mg
32
Omega 6s
Not Available
18.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
87.00 g
27
86.75 g
28
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.44 g
30
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal
18
63.00 kcal
16
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
47.00 kcal
16
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
45.00 kcal
19
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
300.00 kcal
17
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
61.00 kcal
18
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
45.00 kcal
33
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
260.00 kcal
14
Calories in Pie
Not Available
333.00 kcal
12
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus
Season
Early fall, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Magenta, Pink
Orange
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Bland
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Central America, Mexico
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-7
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
NA
Hot
Facts
Facts about
NA
- There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
- More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
- Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
- Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
Brazil
Other Countries
NA
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Germany
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Citrus sinensis
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
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. × sinensis
Generic Group
Cactus
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Orange
We might think that Dragonfruit and Orange are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Orange Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Orange is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Orange with peel is 60.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Orange 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 Orange is Caryophyllales and Sapindales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Orange belongs to Rutaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
