Apricot

Dragonfruit

Apricot and Dragonfruit

Apricot

Dragonfruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

11.00 g14.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.00 g1.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

9.00 g8.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.40 g2.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.130.14

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

96.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.16 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.24 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.00 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.89 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.30 mcg1.90 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

89.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.80 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

259.00 mg110.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.40 mg0.65 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

13.00 mg8.80 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg18.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.20 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

23.00 mg36.10 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.08 mg0.18 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.08 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.70 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg44.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

77.00 mg48.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

18.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

86.35 g87.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.75 g0.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

48.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

48.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

48.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

241.00 kcal264.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

58.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

265.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Summer

Early fall, Summer

Varieties

Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Yellowish-orange

Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Yellow

White

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Smooth, Sweet

Bland

Origin

China

Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-85.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Turkey

Other Countries

Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan

Top Importer

United States of America

China

Top Exporter

France

Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus armeniaca

Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Prunus Armeniaca

Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Liliidae

Order

Rosales

Caryophyllales

Family

Rosaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Prunus

Hylocereus

Species

P. armeniaca

H. undatus

Generic Group

Rose

Cactus

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Difference Between Apricot and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Dragonfruit with peel is 48.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 48.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Apricot 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 Apricot and Dragonfruit is Rosales and Caryophyllales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.