Dragonfruit and White Grapefruit
Benefits
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.00 g
32
8.41 g
99+
Fiber
1.00 g
36
1.10 g
35
Sugar
8.00 g
36
7.31 g
99+
Protein
2.00 g
10
0.69 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.14
12
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg
99+
0.27 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.28 mg
16
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
10.00 mcg
25
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg
99+
33.30 mg
25
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.13 mg
34
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
10.00 mcg
31
Choline
Not Available
7.70 mg
12
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
148.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.65 mg
19
0.06 mg
99+
Sodium
Not Available
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
8.80 mg
36
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
Not Available
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
Not Available
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
36.10 mg
12
8.00 mg
40
Manganese
Not Available
0.01 mg
99+
Copper
Not Available
0.05 mg
99+
Selenium
Not Available
1.40 mcg
5
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
5.00 mg
33
Omega 6s
Not Available
19.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
87.00 g
27
90.48 g
10
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.33 g
36
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
33.00 kcal
21
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
117.93 kcal
38
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
37.00 kcal
23
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
39.00 kcal
36
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
256.00 kcal
15
Calories in Pie
Not Available
376.00 kcal
6
Characteristics
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
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Citrus paradisi
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
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.
