Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
NA
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
NA
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
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 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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Color
Purple
Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Climatic Conditions
NA
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
Facts about
NA
- 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.
Other Countries
NA
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Top Importer
United States of America
Brazil
Top Exporter
Thailand
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Passiflora edulis
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Clusiaceae
Passifloraceae
Genus
Garcinia
Passiflora
Species
G. mangostana
P. edulis
Generic Group
Not Available
Passion Flower
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Passionfruit
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Passionfruit with peel is 63.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Passionfruit is Malpighiales and Malpighiales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.