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Purple Mangosteen and Dragonfruit

Purple Mangosteen
Dragonfruit
Dragonfruit and Purple Mangosteen


Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment  
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid  
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis  
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts  
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne  
Hair Benefits
-  
Treatment of colored hair  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
-  
-  
Side Effects
-  
-  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  
Lactating Women
Yes  
-  
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
15.60 g  
23
14.00 g  
32
Fiber
2.30 g  
26
1.00 g  
38
Sugar
15.60 g  
10
8.00 g  
99+
Protein
0.50 g  
99+
2.00 g  
10
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03  
25
0.14  
12
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
10.00 mcg  
29
0.00 mcg  
39
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg  
18
0.04 mg  
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg  
18
0.05 mg  
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg  
99+
0.16 mg  
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.03 mg  
99+
-  
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg  
99+
0.10 mg  
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.03 mcg  
35
2.00 mcg  
33
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.20 mg  
99+
9.00 mg  
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.21 mg  
33
0.10 mg  
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg  
37
1.90 mcg  
29
Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
-  
0.00 mcg  
40
Choline
7.60 mg  
16
0.00 mg  
39
Fat
0.40 g  
21
0.40 g  
21
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
48.00 mg  
99+
110.00 mg  
99+
Iron
0.17 mg  
99+
0.65 mg  
19
Sodium
7.00 mg  
12
0.00 mg  
21
Calcium
5.49 mg  
99+
8.80 mg  
37
Magnesium
13.90 mg  
21
18.00 mg  
15
Zinc
0.12 mg  
21
0.35 mg  
7
Phosphorus
9.21 mg  
38
36.10 mg  
12
Manganese
0.10 mg  
35
0.18 mg  
24
Copper
0.07 mg  
33
0.10 mg  
22
Selenium
0.30 mcg  
14
0.70 mcg  
9
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
-  
44.00 mg  
20
Omega 6s
10.00 mg  
99+
48.00 mg  
35
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
-  
9.00 mg  
19
Water Content
81.00 g  
99+
87.00 g  
29
Ash
0.70 g  
16
0.40 g  
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal  
24
60.00 kcal  
26
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
73.00 kcal  
17
60.00 kcal  
25
Calories in Frozen Form
73.00 kcal  
16
60.00 kcal  
24
Calories in Dried Form
316.00 kcal  
20
264.00 kcal  
36
Calories in Canned Form
73.00 kcal  
21
60.00 kcal  
27
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal  
20
50.00 kcal  
31
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal  
24
150.00 kcal  
33
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal  
20
240.00 kcal  
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tropical  
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical  
Season
Winter  
Early fall, Summer  
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen  
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus  
Seedless Variety
No  
No  
Color
Purple  
Magenta, Pink  
Inside Color
White  
White  
Shape
Round  
Oval  
Texture
Juicy  
Fleshy  
Taste
-  
Bland  
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands  
Central America, Mexico  
Grows on
Trees  
Trees  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
-  
-  
Soil pH
5-6  
5.5-7  
Climatic Conditions
-  
-  
Facts
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.  
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes  
Yes  
Beer
Yes  
Yes  
Spirits
No  
Yes  
Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
-  
-  
Other Countries
-  
-  
Top Importer
United States of America  
China  
Top Exporter
Thailand  
Vietnam  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana  
Hylocereus undatus  
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana  
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
-  
-  
Class
-  
-  
Subclass
Dillenhidae  
Liliidae  
Order
Malpighiales  
Caryophyllales  
Family
Clusiaceae  
Cactaceae  
Genus
Garcinia  
Hylocereus  
Species
G. mangostana  
H. undatus  
Generic Group
-  
Cactus  
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Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Dragonfruit

We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Dragonfruit is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Dragonfruit with peel is 63.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Dragonfruit is Malpighiales and Caryophyllales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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