Date

Dragonfruit

Date and Dragonfruit

Date

Dragonfruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

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

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

75.03 g14.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

8.00 g1.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

63.35 g8.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.45 g2.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.14

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)

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg0.16 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg1.90 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

6.30 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.39 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

656.00 mg110.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.02 mg0.65 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

39.00 mg8.80 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

43.00 mg18.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.29 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

62.00 mg36.10 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.26 mg0.18 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.21 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

3.00 mcg0.70 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

3.00 mg44.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

16.00 mg48.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

20.53 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

282.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

282.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

282.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal264.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

282.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tropical

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

Season

Spring, Summer

Early fall, Summer

Varieties

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Brown

White

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Bland

Origin

Iraq

Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

8-105.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Facts

Facts about

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

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

Egypt

Other Countries

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Top Importer

India

China

Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Phoenix dactylifera

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

Phoenix

Hylocereus

Species

P. dactylifera

H. undatus

Generic Group

Palm

Cactus

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Difference Between Date and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Dragonfruit with peel is 282.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 282.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date 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 Date and Dragonfruit is Arecales and Caryophyllales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.