Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
  
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
  
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
  
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
  
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
NA
  
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
NA
  
Allergic reaction
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Not Available
  
No
  
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
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
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
Not Available
  
Sodium
Not Available
  
Magnesium
Not Available
  
Zinc
Not Available
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Copper
Not Available
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
Not Available
  
Omega 6s
Not Available
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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
  
117.93 kcal
  
38
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
  
33
256.00 kcal
  
15
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Season
Early fall, Summer
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
  
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Magenta, Pink
  
White
  
Inside Color
White
  
Creamy Yellow
  
Shape
Oval
  
Round
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Bland
  
Tart
  
Origin
Central America, Mexico
  
Barbados
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
NA
  
Loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5.5-7
  
6-8
  
Climatic Conditions
NA
  
Humid, Warm
  
Facts about
NA
  
- February is known as National Grapefruit Month.
- It is called as state fruit of texas.
- No mechanical devices are used while picking grapefruits, they are always handpicked.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
NA
  
China
  
Other Countries
NA
  
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
China
  
Europe
  
Top Exporter
Vietnam
  
United States of America
  
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
  
Citrus paradisi
  
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
NA
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Liliidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Hylocereus
  
Citrus
  
Species
H. undatus
  
C. × paradisi
  
Generic Group
Cactus
  
Citrus fruit
  
Difference Between Dragonfruit and White Grapefruit
We might think that Dragonfruit and White Grapefruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and White Grapefruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and White Grapefruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and White Grapefruit with peel is 60.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 33.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and White Grapefruit 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 White Grapefruit is Caryophyllales and Sapindales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.