Dragonfruit

American Persimmon

Dragonfruit and American Persimmon

Dragonfruit

American Persimmon

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Treatment of colored hair

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

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

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

14.00 g33.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.00 g3.60 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.00 g12.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.00 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.140.02

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg81.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.01 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.16 mg-

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

2.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg66.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg-

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.90 mcg-

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg8.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

110.00 mg310.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.65 mg2.50 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

8.80 mg27.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

18.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.35 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

36.10 mg26.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.18 mg0.36 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.70 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

44.00 mg-

0 318

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Omega 6s

48.00 mg20.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg16.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.00 g64.40 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.40 g0.90 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

60.00 kcal127.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal70.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal-

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

264.00 kcal276.00 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

50.00 kcal25.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal257.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

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

Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Early fall, Summer

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

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Color

Magenta, Pink

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

White

Yellow

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Bland

Sweet

Origin

Central America, Mexico

Eastern United States

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-76.5-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

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

China

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

China

United States of America

Top Exporter

Vietnam

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hylocereus undatus

Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

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

Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Caryophyllales

Ericales

Family

Cactaceae

Ebenaceae

Genus

Hylocereus

Diospyros

Species

H. undatus

D. virginiana

Generic Group

Cactus

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Difference Between Dragonfruit and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and American Persimmon with peel is 60.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Dragonfruit and American Persimmon is Caryophyllales and Ericales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.