Pear and Dragonfruit
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
NA
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.23 g
26
14.00 g
32
Fiber
3.10 g
19
1.00 g
36
Sugar
9.75 g
24
8.00 g
36
Protein
0.36 g
99+
2.00 g
10
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.14
12
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
33
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg
99+
0.16 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.05 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
4.30 mg
99+
9.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.12 mg
35
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.40 mcg
16
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
44.00 mcg
23
Not Available
Choline
5.10 mg
24
Not Available
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
116.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Iron
0.18 mg
99+
0.65 mg
19
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
Not Available
Calcium
9.00 mg
35
8.80 mg
36
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
Not Available
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
Not Available
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
36.10 mg
12
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
Not Available
Copper
0.08 mg
27
Not Available
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
1.00 mg
37
Not Available
Omega 6s
93.00 mg
20
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
8.00 mg
10
Not Available
Water Content
83.96 g
99+
87.00 g
27
Ash
0.32 g
37
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
19
60.00 kcal
18
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
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
150.00 kcal
33
Calories in Pie
282.00 kcal
27
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Yellow
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Pear
Oval
Texture
Grainy
Fleshy
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
Bland
Origin
China, Japan
Central America, Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
NA
Soil pH
5-7.5
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
NA
Facts
Facts about
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
NA
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
Europe
China
Top Exporter
China
Vietnam
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Not Available
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Pyrus
Hylocereus
Species
P. communis
H. undatus
Generic Group
Rose
Cactus
Difference Between Pear and Dragonfruit
We might think that Pear and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pear and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pear and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Dragonfruit with peel is 57.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pear 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 Pear and Dragonfruit is Rosales and Caryophyllales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
