Dragonfruit and Plum
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
NA
Allergic reaction
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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.00 g
32
11.42 g
99+
Fiber
1.00 g
36
1.40 g
32
Sugar
8.00 g
36
9.92 g
22
Protein
2.00 g
10
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.14
12
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
17.00 mcg
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg
99+
0.42 mg
35
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg
99+
9.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.26 mg
26
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
6.40 mcg
12
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
73.00 mcg
19
Choline
Not Available
1.90 mg
31
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.28 g
29
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
157.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.65 mg
19
0.17 mg
99+
Sodium
Not Available
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
8.80 mg
36
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
Not Available
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
Not Available
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
36.10 mg
12
16.00 mg
29
Manganese
Not Available
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
Not Available
0.06 mg
39
Selenium
Not Available
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
Not Available
44.00 mg
36
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.00 mg
12
Water Content
87.00 g
27
87.02 g
26
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal
18
46.00 kcal
27
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
49.00 kcal
16
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
240.00 kcal
34
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
71.00 kcal
16
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
310.00 kcal
9
Calories in Pie
Not Available
294.00 kcal
20
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Early fall, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Magenta, Pink
Pink, Purple, Red
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Grainy
Taste
Bland
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Caucasus
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-7
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold
Facts
Facts about
NA
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
China
Other Countries
NA
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Prunus domestica
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
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Prunus
Species
H. undatus
P. domestica
Generic Group
Cactus
Rose
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Plum
We might think that Dragonfruit and Plum are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Plum Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Plum is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Plum with peel is 60.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Plum 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 Plum is Caryophyllales and Rosales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
