Dragonfruit

Avocado

Dragonfruit and Avocado

Dragonfruit

Avocado

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease

General Benefits

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Treatment of colored hair

Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, 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

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

14.00 g1.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.00 g6.70 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.00 g0.70 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.00 g2.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.140.24

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg7.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.16 mg1.70 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-1.40 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.30 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

2.00 mcg81.00 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 mg2.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.90 mcg21.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg271.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg14.20 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g14.70 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

110.00 mg485.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.65 mg0.50 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg7.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

8.80 mg12.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

18.00 mg29.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.35 mg0.60 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

36.10 mg52.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.18 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.20 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.70 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

44.00 mg236.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

48.00 mg1,689.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg87.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.00 g73.20 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.40 g1.60 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

60.00 kcal160.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal160.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal172.40 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

264.00 kcal686.40 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 kcal306.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal222.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal288.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

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

Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Early fall, Summer

Summer

Varieties

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano

Seedless Variety

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Color

Magenta, Pink

Dark green

Inside Color

White

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Bland

Buttery

Origin

Central America, Mexico

Mexico, Central America

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated

Soil pH

5.5-76-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Humid, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.

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

Mexico

Other Countries

Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America

Top Importer

China

United States of America

Top Exporter

Vietnam

Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hylocereus undatus

Persea Americana

Synonym

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

Persea Gratissima

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae

Magnollidae

Order

Caryophyllales

Laurales

Family

Cactaceae

Lauraceae

Genus

Hylocereus

Persea

Species

H. undatus

P. Americana

Generic Group

Cactus

Laurel

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Difference Between Dragonfruit and Avocado

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Avocado with peel is 60.00 kcal and 160.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 160.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Avocado 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 Avocado is Caryophyllales and Laurales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.