Home
 Compare Fruits

Dragonfruit and Purple Mangosteen

Dragonfruit
Purple Mangosteen
Purple Mangosteen and Dragonfruit


Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties  
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment  
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne  
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts  
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair  
-  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
-  
-  
Side Effects
-  
-  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  
Lactating Women
-  
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
15.60 g  
23
Fiber
1.00 g  
38
2.30 g  
26
Sugar
8.00 g  
99+
15.60 g  
10
Protein
2.00 g  
10
0.50 g  
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.14  
12
0.03  
25
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg  
39
10.00 mcg  
29
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
24
0.05 mg  
18
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg  
20
0.05 mg  
18
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg  
99+
0.29 mg  
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
-  
0.03 mg  
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg  
15
0.04 mg  
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.00 mcg  
33
0.03 mcg  
35
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg  
99+
7.20 mg  
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg  
99+
0.21 mg  
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.90 mcg  
29
0.50 mcg  
37
Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg  
40
-  
Choline
0.00 mg  
39
7.60 mg  
16
Fat
0.40 g  
21
0.40 g  
21
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
110.00 mg  
99+
48.00 mg  
99+
Iron
0.65 mg  
19
0.17 mg  
99+
Sodium
0.00 mg  
21
7.00 mg  
12
Calcium
8.80 mg  
37
5.49 mg  
99+
Magnesium
18.00 mg  
15
13.90 mg  
21
Zinc
0.35 mg  
7
0.12 mg  
21
Phosphorus
36.10 mg  
12
9.21 mg  
38
Manganese
0.18 mg  
24
0.10 mg  
35
Copper
0.10 mg  
22
0.07 mg  
33
Selenium
0.70 mcg  
9
0.30 mcg  
14
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
44.00 mg  
20
-  
Omega 6s
48.00 mg  
35
10.00 mg  
99+
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
9.00 mg  
19
-  
Water Content
87.00 g  
29
81.00 g  
99+
Ash
0.40 g  
34
0.70 g  
16
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal  
26
63.00 kcal  
24
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
60.00 kcal  
25
73.00 kcal  
17
Calories in Frozen Form
60.00 kcal  
24
73.00 kcal  
16
Calories in Dried Form
264.00 kcal  
36
316.00 kcal  
20
Calories in Canned Form
60.00 kcal  
27
73.00 kcal  
21
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal  
31
65.00 kcal  
20
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal  
33
220.00 kcal  
24
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal  
99+
300.00 kcal  
20
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical  
Tropical  
Season
Early fall, Summer  
Winter  
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus  
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen  
Seedless Variety
No  
No  
Color
Magenta, Pink  
Purple  
Inside Color
White  
White  
Shape
Oval  
Round  
Texture
Fleshy  
Juicy  
Taste
Bland  
-  
Origin
Central America, Mexico  
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands  
Grows on
Trees  
Trees  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
-  
-  
Soil pH
5.5-7  
5-6  
Climatic Conditions
-  
-  
Facts
Facts about
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.  
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes  
Yes  
Beer
Yes  
Yes  
Spirits
Yes  
No  
Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
-  
-  
Other Countries
-  
-  
Top Importer
China  
United States of America  
Top Exporter
Vietnam  
Thailand  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus  
Garcinia mangostana  
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant  
Garcinia mangostana  
Classification
Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  
Division
-  
-  
Class
-  
-  
Subclass
Liliidae  
Dillenhidae  
Order
Caryophyllales  
Malpighiales  
Family
Cactaceae  
Clusiaceae  
Genus
Hylocereus  
Garcinia  
Species
H. undatus  
G. mangostana  
Generic Group
Cactus  
-  
Benefits >>
<< All

Compare Low Calorie Fruits

Difference Between Dragonfruit and Purple Mangosteen

We might think that Dragonfruit and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 60.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Caryophyllales and Malpighiales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

Low Calorie Fruits

Low Calorie Fruits

» More Low Calorie Fruits

Compare Low Calorie Fruits

» More Compare Low Calorie Fruits
Home | About | Contact | Disclaimer | Terms of use
© A softusvista inc. venture!