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Black cherry and Dragonfruit


Dragonfruit and Black cherry


Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease  
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties  

General Benefits
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine  
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne  
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne  

Hair Benefits
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair  
Treatment of colored hair  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing  
-  

Side Effects
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.  
-  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
-  
-  

Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)  
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
7.50 g  
99+
14.00 g  
32

Fiber
1.60 g  
32
1.00 g  
38

Sugar
8.10 g  
99+
8.00 g  
99+

Protein
0.40 g  
99+
2.00 g  
10

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05  
22
0.14  
12

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
225.60 mcg  
4
0.00 mcg  
39

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg  
38
0.04 mg  
24

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg  
10
0.05 mg  
20

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg  
36
0.16 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg  
14
-  

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
-  
0.10 mg  
15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg  
31
2.00 mcg  
33

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
-  
9.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.66 mg  
18
0.10 mg  
99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.10 mcg  
28
1.90 mcg  
29

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg  
40
0.00 mcg  
40

Choline
0.00 mg  
39
0.00 mg  
39

Fat
0.20 g  
33
0.40 g  
21

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
143.00 mg  
99+
110.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.20 mg  
99+
0.65 mg  
19

Sodium
6.90 mg  
13
0.00 mg  
21

Calcium
11.80 mg  
31
8.80 mg  
37

Magnesium
17.60 mg  
16
18.00 mg  
15

Zinc
0.10 mg  
23
0.35 mg  
7

Phosphorus
10.80 mg  
36
36.10 mg  
12

Manganese
0.10 mg  
35
0.18 mg  
24

Copper
0.10 mg  
22
0.10 mg  
22

Selenium
0.60 mcg  
10
0.70 mcg  
9

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
26.00 mg  
25
44.00 mg  
20

Omega 6s
27.00 mg  
99+
48.00 mg  
35

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
12.00 mg  
16
9.00 mg  
19

Water Content
82.20 g  
99+
87.00 g  
29

Ash
0.50 g  
27
0.40 g  
34

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal  
24
60.00 kcal  
26

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
50.00 kcal  
31
60.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Frozen Form
50.00 kcal  
30
60.00 kcal  
24

Calories in Dried Form
268.00 kcal  
33
264.00 kcal  
36

Calories in Canned Form
50.00 kcal  
35
60.00 kcal  
27

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal  
23
50.00 kcal  
31

Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal  
19
150.00 kcal  
33

Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal  
16
240.00 kcal  
99+

Characteristics

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

Season
Summer  
Early fall, Summer  

Varieties
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta  
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus  

Seedless Variety
Yes  
No  

Color
Black  
Magenta, Pink  

Inside Color
Maroon  
White  

Shape
Round  
Oval  

Texture
Fleshy  
Fleshy  

Taste
Sweet-Sour  
Bland  

Origin
North America  
Central America, Mexico  

Grows on
Bushes  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
-  
-  

Soil pH
5.5-8  
5.5-7  

Climatic Conditions
Cold  
-  

Facts

Facts about
  • Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
  • Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
  • Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.
  
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Turkey  
-  

Other Countries
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan  
-  

Top Importer
France  
China  

Top Exporter
Turkey  
Vietnam  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Prunus Serotina  
Hylocereus undatus  

Synonym
wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry  
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
-  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
-  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Liliidae  

Order
Rosales  
Caryophyllales  

Family
Rosaceae  
Cactaceae  

Genus
Prunus  
Hylocereus  

Species
P. serotina  
H. undatus  

Generic Group
Cherry  
Cactus  

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Difference Between Black cherry and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Black cherry and Dragonfruit with peel is 63.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Black 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 Black cherry and Dragonfruit is Rosales and Caryophyllales respectively. Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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