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Blueberry and Dragonfruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
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Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
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Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, 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

14.49 g14.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.40 g1.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.96 g8.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.74 g2.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.14
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 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)

0.42 mg0.16 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.12 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)

6.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.70 mg9.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.57 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

19.30 mcg1.90 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

80.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.33 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

77.00 mg110.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg0.65 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg8.80 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

6.00 mg18.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.16 mg0.35 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

12.00 mg36.10 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.34 mg0.18 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 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

58.00 mg44.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

88.00 mg48.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

26.40 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

84.21 g87.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.24 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal60.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

51.00 kcal60.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal264.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

88.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

245.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

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

Season

Summer
Early fall, Summer

Varieties

Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

Color

Blue, Indigo
Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Greyish-white
White

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Sweet
Bland

Origin

North America
Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Porous, Well-drained
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Soil pH

4.5-5.55.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
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Facts

Facts about

  • National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
  • They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United States of America
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Other Countries

Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
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Top Importer

United States of America
China

Top Exporter

Chile
Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus
Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Vaccinium corymbosum
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
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Dillenhidae
Liliidae

Order

Ericales
Caryophyllales

Family

Ericaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Vaccinium
Hylocereus

Species

V. myrtillus
H. undatus

Generic Group

Heath
Cactus

Difference Between Blueberry and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Dragonfruit with peel is 57.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blueberry 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 Blueberry and Dragonfruit is Ericales and Caryophyllales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.