Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures fatigue, Heart care, Prevents strokes
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of blackheads, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
Increase in blood sugar level, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
NA
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
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
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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
Tree fruit
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Alphonso, Valencia Pride, Badami, Chaunsa, Nam Dok Mai, Glenn, Sindhri, Madame Francique, Kesar and Keitt
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Origin
Southern Asia
Central America, Mexico
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
NA
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm to hot climate
NA
Facts about
- A mango tree can bear fruits even after the age of 300 years.
- Height of a mango tree can be as high as 100 feet.
- In India, mango is known as a symbol of love. Also, a mango basket is considered as the sign of friendship.
NA
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Mexico
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Mangifera Indica
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
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Hylocereus
Species
M. indica
H. undatus
Generic Group
Cashew
Cactus
Difference Between Mango and Dragonfruit
We might think that Mango and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Mango and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Mango and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Mango and Dragonfruit with peel is Not Available and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Mango 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 Mango and Dragonfruit is Sapindales and Caryophyllales respectively. Mango belongs to Anacardiaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Mango belongs to Mangifera genus of M. indica species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.