Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures fatigue, Heart care, Prevents strokes
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
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, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Increase in blood sugar level, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Alphonso, Valencia Pride, Badami, Chaunsa, Nam Dok Mai, Glenn, Sindhri, Madame Francique, Kesar and Keitt
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Origin
Southern Asia
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm to hot climate
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
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.
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
Top Producer
India
Brazil
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Top Importer
United States of America
Brazil
Top Exporter
Mexico
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Mangifera Indica
Passiflora edulis
Synonym
Not Available
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Passifloraceae
Genus
Mangifera
Passiflora
Species
M. indica
P. edulis
Generic Group
Cashew
Passion Flower
Difference Between Mango and Passionfruit
We might think that Mango and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Mango and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Mango and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Mango and Passionfruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Mango and Passionfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Mango and Passionfruit is Sapindales and Malpighiales respectively. Mango belongs to Anacardiaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Mango belongs to Mangifera genus of M. indica species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.