Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
  
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
  
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
  
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
  
Treatment of colored hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
  
NA
  
Side Effects
Gastric irritation
  
NA
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
  
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
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
  
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
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
  
33
150.00 kcal
  
33
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
  
38
Not Available
  
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
  
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Season
Summer
  
Early fall, Summer
  
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
  
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
  
Magenta, Pink
  
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
  
White
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Crispy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Astringent
  
Bland
  
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
  
Central America, Mexico
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
  
NA
  
Soil pH
6-6.8
  
5.5-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
  
NA
  
Facts about
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
  
NA
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Germany
  
NA
  
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
  
NA
  
Top Importer
Not Available
  
China
  
Top Exporter
Not Available
  
Vietnam
  
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
  
Hylocereus undatus
  
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
  
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
NA
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Liliidae
  
Order
Saxifragales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Grossulariaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Ribes
  
Hylocereus
  
Species
R. uva-crispa
  
H. undatus
  
Generic Group
Saxifrage
  
Cactus
  
Difference Between Gooseberry and Dragonfruit
We might think that Gooseberry and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gooseberry and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gooseberry and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Dragonfruit with peel is 44.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry and Dragonfruit is Saxifragales and Caryophyllales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.