Dragonfruit and Red Currant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
NA
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.00 g
32
13.80 g
34
Fiber
1.00 g
36
4.30 g
13
Sugar
8.00 g
36
7.37 g
40
Protein
2.00 g
10
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.14
12
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg
99+
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg
99+
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.65 mg
19
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
Not Available
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
8.80 mg
36
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
Not Available
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
Not Available
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
36.10 mg
12
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
Not Available
0.19 mg
20
Copper
Not Available
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
Not Available
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
Not Available
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Water Content
87.00 g
27
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal
18
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
Not Available
260.00 kcal
32
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Early fall, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Magenta, Pink
Red
Inside Color
White
Red
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Bland
Sour, Tart
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7
6-7
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold
Facts
Facts about
NA
- The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
Russia
Other Countries
NA
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
China
Germany
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Russia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Ribes rubrum
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
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Ribes
Species
H. undatus
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Cactus
Saxifrage
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Red Currant
We might think that Dragonfruit and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Red Currant with peel is 60.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Caryophyllales and Saxifragales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
