Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
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Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
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Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
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)
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
Tree fruit
Season
Early fall, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Europe, Western Asia
Climatic Conditions
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Cold
Facts about
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
Other Countries
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Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
China
Germany
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Poland
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Prunus cerasus
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Prunus Cerasus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Liliidae
Rosidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Species
H. undatus
P. cerasus
Generic Group
Cactus
Rose
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Sour Cherry
We might think that Dragonfruit and Sour Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Sour Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Sour Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Sour Cherry with peel is 60.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry is Caryophyllales and Rosales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.