Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
NA
Lactating Women
No
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
Phytosterol
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 Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Color
Bright red
Magenta, Pink
Origin
Europe
Central America, Mexico
Climatic Conditions
Cold
NA
Facts about
- Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
- Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
- Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
- They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.
NA
Top Producer
United States of America
NA
Other Countries
Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey
NA
Top Importer
Canada
China
Top Exporter
United States of America
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Fragaria Ananassa
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
Genus
Fragaria
Hylocereus
Species
F. ananassa
H. undatus
Generic Group
Rose
Cactus
Difference Between Strawberry and Dragonfruit
We might think that Strawberry and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Strawberry and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Strawberry and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Strawberry and Dragonfruit with peel is 33.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Strawberry 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 Strawberry and Dragonfruit is Rosales and Caryophyllales respectively. Strawberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Strawberry belongs to Fragaria genus of F. ananassa species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.