Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
NA
Lactating Women
No
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic 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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Central America, Mexico
Climatic Conditions
Cold
NA
Facts about
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
NA
Other Countries
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
NA
Top Importer
Germany
China
Top Exporter
Poland
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Prunus cerasus
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Not Available
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Species
P. cerasus
H. undatus
Generic Group
Rose
Cactus
Difference Between Sour Cherry and Dragonfruit
We might think that Sour Cherry and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sour Cherry and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sour Cherry and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sour Cherry and Dragonfruit with peel is 50.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry and Dragonfruit is Rosales and Caryophyllales respectively. Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.