Plum and Dragonfruit
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
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, 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
11.42 g
99+
14.00 g
32
Fiber
1.40 g
32
1.00 g
36
Sugar
9.92 g
22
8.00 g
36
Protein
0.70 g
99+
2.00 g
10
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.14
12
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg
22
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
33
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
33
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg
35
0.16 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg
30
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.50 mg
99+
9.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.26 mg
26
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
6.40 mcg
12
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
73.00 mcg
19
Not Available
Choline
1.90 mg
31
Not Available
Fat
0.28 g
29
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
157.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Iron
0.17 mg
99+
0.65 mg
19
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
Not Available
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
8.80 mg
36
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
Not Available
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
Not Available
Phosphorus
16.00 mg
29
36.10 mg
12
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
Not Available
Copper
0.06 mg
39
Not Available
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
Not Available
Omega 6s
44.00 mg
36
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.00 mg
12
Not Available
Water Content
87.02 g
26
87.00 g
27
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal
27
60.00 kcal
18
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
49.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
240.00 kcal
34
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
71.00 kcal
16
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
310.00 kcal
9
150.00 kcal
33
Calories in Pie
294.00 kcal
20
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Grainy
Fleshy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Bland
Origin
Caucasus
Central America, Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
NA
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold
NA
Facts
Facts about
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
NA
Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
United Kingdom
China
Top Exporter
Chile
Vietnam
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
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
Prunus
Hylocereus
Species
P. domestica
H. undatus
Generic Group
Rose
Cactus
Difference Between Plum and Dragonfruit
We might think that Plum and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Dragonfruit with peel is 46.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Plum 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 Plum and Dragonfruit is Rosales and Caryophyllales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
