Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
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Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Early fall, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Color
Magenta, Pink
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Central Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
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Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
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Warm
Facts about
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
Top Producer
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United States of America
Other Countries
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Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Turkey
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Dried Grape
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Order
Caryophyllales
Vitales
Family
Cactaceae
Vitaceae
Species
H. undatus
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Cactus
Grape
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Raisin
We might think that Dragonfruit and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Raisin with peel is 60.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 302.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Raisin belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Dragonfruit and Raisin is Caryophyllales and Vitales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.