Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
NA
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Not Available
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Melon
Season
Early fall, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Color
Magenta, Pink
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Southern Africa
Soil Type
NA
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Dry, Hot
Facts about
NA
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
Other Countries
NA
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Germany
Top Exporter
Vietnam
China
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Citrullus Lanatus
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Citrullus vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cactaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Citrullus
Species
H. undatus
C. lanatus
Generic Group
Cactus
Gourd
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Watermelon
We might think that Dragonfruit and Watermelon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Watermelon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Watermelon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Watermelon with peel is 60.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Watermelon 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 Watermelon is Caryophyllales and Cucurbitales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.