Dragonfruit and Watermelon
Benefits
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
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
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
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.00 g
32
7.55 g
99+
Fiber
1.00 g
36
0.40 g
99+
Sugar
8.00 g
36
6.20 g
99+
Protein
2.00 g
10
0.61 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.14
12
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
28.00 mcg
18
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.03 mg
29
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.02 mg
37
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg
99+
0.18 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.22 mg
26
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.05 mg
40
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg
99+
8.10 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.10 mcg
35
Lycopene
Not Available
4,532.00 mcg
2
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
8.00 mcg
33
Choline
Not Available
4.10 mg
27
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.15 g
38
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
112.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.65 mg
19
0.24 mg
99+
Sodium
Not Available
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
8.80 mg
36
7.00 mg
38
Magnesium
Not Available
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
Not Available
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
36.10 mg
12
11.00 mg
35
Manganese
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
Not Available
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
Not Available
50.00 mg
32
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
2.00 mg
15
Water Content
87.00 g
27
91.45 g
6
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.25 g
39
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal
18
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
30.00 kcal
23
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
340.00 kcal
12
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
30.00 kcal
38
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
252.00 kcal
18
Calories in Pie
Not Available
150.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
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
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Magenta, Pink
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Inside Color
White
Red
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Bland
Sweet
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Southern Africa
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
NA
Dry, Hot
Facts
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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
China
Other Countries
NA
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Germany
Top Exporter
Vietnam
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Citrullus Lanatus
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Citrullus vulgaris
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
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 and 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.
