Avocado

Dragonfruit

Avocado and Dragonfruit

Avocado

Dragonfruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease

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

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask

Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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

1.00 g14.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

6.70 g1.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

0.70 g8.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.00 g2.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.240.14

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.70 mg0.16 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

1.40 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.30 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

81.00 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)

2.10 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

21.00 mcg1.90 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

271.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

14.20 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

14.70 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

485.00 mg110.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.50 mg0.65 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

7.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

12.00 mg8.80 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

29.00 mg18.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.60 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

52.00 mg36.10 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.10 mg0.18 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.20 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.70 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

236.00 mg44.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

1,689.00 mg48.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

87.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

73.20 g87.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

1.60 g0.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

160.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

160.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

172.40 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

686.40 kcal264.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

-60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

306.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

222.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

288.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical

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

Season

Summer

Early fall, Summer

Varieties

Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

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Color

Dark green

Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

White

Shape

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Buttery

Bland

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated

Soil pH

6-6.55.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Humid, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.

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

Mexico

Other Countries

Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

China

Top Exporter

Mexico

Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Persea Americana

Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Persea Gratissima

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

Magnollidae

Liliidae

Order

Laurales

Caryophyllales

Family

Lauraceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Persea

Hylocereus

Species

P. Americana

H. undatus

Generic Group

Laurel

Cactus

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Difference Between Avocado and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Avocado and Dragonfruit with peel is 160.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 160.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Avocado and Dragonfruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Avocado and Dragonfruit is Laurales and Caryophyllales respectively. Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.