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 Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
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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
Color
Magenta, Pink
Dark green
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Soil Type
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Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Climatic Conditions
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Humid, Without frosts
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.
Other Countries
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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
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Persea Americana
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Persea Gratissima
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Liliidae
Magnollidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Laurales
Family
Cactaceae
Lauraceae
Species
H. undatus
P. Americana
Generic Group
Cactus
Laurel
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.