Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
NA
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
No Types
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Color
Scarlet red
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Orange
White
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Bland
Origin
Unknown
Central America, Mexico
Soil Type
Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
NA
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
NA
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
China
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Wolfberry
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Class
Unknown
Not Available
Subclass
Asteridae
Liliidae
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Cactaceae
Species
L. barbarum
H. undatus
Generic Group
Not Available
Cactus
Difference Between Gojiberry and Dragonfruit
We might think that Gojiberry and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Dragonfruit with peel is 32.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gojiberry and Dragonfruit 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 Gojiberry and Dragonfruit is Solanales and Caryophyllales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.