Dragonfruit

Apricot

Dragonfruit and Apricot

Dragonfruit

Apricot

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

General Benefits

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Treatment of colored hair

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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 g11.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.00 g2.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.00 g9.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.00 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.140.13

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg96.00 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 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.16 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.24 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

2.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg10.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.89 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.90 mcg3.30 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg89.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg2.80 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 mg259.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.65 mg0.40 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

8.80 mg13.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

18.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.35 mg0.20 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

36.10 mg23.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.18 mg0.08 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.08 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.70 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

44.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

48.00 mg77.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg18.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.00 g86.35 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.40 g0.75 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

60.00 kcal48.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal48.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal48.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

264.00 kcal241.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal58.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal265.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

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

Tree fruit

Season

Early fall, Summer

Summer

Varieties

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa

Seedless Variety

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Color

Magenta, Pink

Orange, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

White

Yellow

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Bland

Smooth, Sweet

Origin

Central America, Mexico

China

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-76.5-8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.

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

Turkey

Other Countries

Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan

Top Importer

China

United States of America

Top Exporter

Vietnam

France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hylocereus undatus

Prunus armeniaca

Synonym

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

Prunus Armeniaca

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae

Rosidae

Order

Caryophyllales

Rosales

Family

Cactaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Hylocereus

Prunus

Species

H. undatus

P. armeniaca

Generic Group

Cactus

Rose

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Difference Between Dragonfruit and Apricot

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Apricot with peel is 60.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Apricot 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 Dragonfruit and Apricot is Caryophyllales and Rosales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.