Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of migraine
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Might slow down the process of blood clotting
NA
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
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., Morning time (before lunch)
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
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Summer
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz and Zinfandel
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Color
Green, Red
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Light Green
White
Origin
Western Asia, Central Europe
Central America, Mexico
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
NA
Climatic Conditions
Warm
NA
Facts about
- If left alone, a grapevine can spread 50 feet and even more.
- There are more than 8,000 varieties of grape worldwide.
- They are available in 7 different colors: red, green, white, black, purple, blue and golden.
NA
Other Countries
Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Chile, France, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Chile
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Vitis vinifera
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Not Available
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Vitales
Caryophyllales
Family
Vitaceae
Cactaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
H. undatus
Generic Group
Grape
Cactus
Difference Between Grape and Dragonfruit
We might think that Grape and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Grape and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Grape and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Grape and Dragonfruit with peel is 69.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Grape 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 Grape and Dragonfruit is Vitales and Caryophyllales respectively. Grape belongs to Vitaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Grape belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.