Coconut

Dragonfruit

Coconut and Dragonfruit

Coconut

Dragonfruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment

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

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff

Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

24.23 g14.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

9.00 g1.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

6.23 g8.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

3.33 g2.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.220.14

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.54 mg0.16 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

1.01 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)

20.80 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

3.30 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.24 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.20 mcg1.90 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

12.10 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

33.49 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

356.00 mg110.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

2.43 mg0.65 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

20.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

14.00 mg8.80 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

32.00 mg18.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

1.10 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

113.00 mg36.10 mg

0 113

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Manganese

1.50 mg0.18 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.44 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

10.10 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

366.00 mg48.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

37.60 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

47.00 g87.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.97 g0.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

354.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

354.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

354.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

660.00 kcal264.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

443.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 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

298.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

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

Season

All seasons

Early fall, Summer

Varieties

Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

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Color

Brown, Green

Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

White

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

Taste

Juicy, Sweetish

Bland

Origin

America, India

Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sand

Soil pH

3.5-8.55.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Humid

Facts

Facts about

Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".

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

Indonesia

Other Countries

Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Top Importer

United States of America

China

Top Exporter

Philippines

Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cocos nucifera

Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Cocos nucifera

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

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Subclass

Arecidae

Liliidae

Order

Arecales

Caryophyllales

Family

Arecaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Cocos

Hylocereus

Species

C. nucifera

H. undatus

Generic Group

Arecaceae

Cactus

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Difference Between Coconut and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Dragonfruit with peel is 354.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Coconut 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 Coconut and Dragonfruit is Arecales and Caryophyllales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.