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Dragonfruit and Raisin


Raisin and Dragonfruit


Benefits

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
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
-  
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing  

Side Effects
-  
Allergic reaction  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
-  
-  

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  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
14.00 g  
32
79.18 g  
1

Fiber
1.00 g  
38
3.70 g  
16

Sugar
8.00 g  
99+
59.19 g  
2

Protein
2.00 g  
10
3.07 g  
3

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.14  
12
0.04  
24

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg  
39
0.00 mcg  
39

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
24
0.11 mg  
4

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg  
20
0.13 mg  
7

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg  
99+
0.77 mg  
15

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
-  
0.10 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg  
15
0.17 mg  
9

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.00 mcg  
33
5.00 mcg  
30

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg  
99+
2.30 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg  
99+
0.12 mg  
40

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.90 mcg  
29
3.50 mcg  
20

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg  
40
0.00 mcg  
40

Choline
0.00 mg  
39
11.10 mg  
6

Fat
0.40 g  
21
0.46 g  
19

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
110.00 mg  
99+
749.00 mg  
2

Iron
0.65 mg  
19
1.88 mg  
6

Sodium
0.00 mg  
21
11.00 mg  
9

Calcium
8.80 mg  
37
50.00 mg  
6

Magnesium
18.00 mg  
15
32.00 mg  
4

Zinc
0.35 mg  
7
0.22 mg  
13

Phosphorus
36.10 mg  
12
101.00 mg  
2

Manganese
0.18 mg  
24
0.30 mg  
19

Copper
0.10 mg  
22
0.32 mg  
4

Selenium
0.70 mcg  
9
0.60 mcg  
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
44.00 mg  
20
8.00 mg  
35

Omega 6s
48.00 mg  
35
29.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
9.00 mg  
19
-  

Water Content
87.00 g  
29
15.43 g  
99+

Ash
0.40 g  
34
1.85 g  
3

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal  
26
299.00 kcal  
2

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
60.00 kcal  
25
302.00 kcal  
2

Calories in Frozen Form
60.00 kcal  
24
299.00 kcal  
2

Calories in Dried Form
264.00 kcal  
36
299.00 kcal  
24

Calories in Canned Form
60.00 kcal  
27
299.00 kcal  
2

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal  
31
154.00 kcal  
6

Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal  
33
255.00 kcal  
16

Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal  
99+
251.00 kcal  
36

Characteristics

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  

Seedless Variety
No  
-  

Color
Magenta, Pink  
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow  

Inside Color
White  
Brown  

Shape
Oval  
Oval  

Texture
Fleshy  
Fleshy  

Taste
Bland  
Sweet  

Origin
Central America, Mexico  
Central Europe, Western Asia  

Grows on
Trees  
-  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
-  
Clay loam, Sandy loam  

Soil pH
5.5-7  
5.5-7  

Climatic Conditions
-  
Warm  

Facts

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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
-  
United States of America  

Other Countries
-  
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan  

Top Importer
China  
Europe  

Top Exporter
Vietnam  
Turkey  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus  
Vitis Vinifera  

Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant  
Dried Grape  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
-  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
-  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Liliidae  
-  

Order
Caryophyllales  
Vitales  

Family
Cactaceae  
Vitaceae  

Genus
Hylocereus  
Vitis  

Species
H. undatus  
Vitis vinifera  

Generic Group
Cactus  
Grape  

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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.

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