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Dragonfruit and Damson

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure

General Benefits

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Treatment of colored hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Side Effects

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Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

14.00 g11.42 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.00 g1.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.00 g9.92 g
0 63.35
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Protein

2.00 g0.70 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.140.06
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg17.00 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 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.16 mg0.42 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.14 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.03 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

2.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg9.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.26 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.90 mcg6.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg73.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg1.90 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.28 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

110.00 mg157.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.65 mg0.17 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

8.80 mg6.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

18.00 mg7.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.35 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

36.10 mg16.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.18 mg0.05 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.06 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.70 mcg0.00 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 mg44.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg7.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

87.00 g87.02 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

60.00 kcal46.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal37.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal49.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

264.00 kcal240.00 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 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal220.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal294.00 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
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace

Seedless Variety

Color

Magenta, Pink
Dark purple

Inside Color

White
Yellow

Shape

Oval
Oval

Texture

Fleshy
Grainy

Taste

Bland
Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

Central America, Mexico
Syria

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

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Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-75.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

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Cold

Facts

Facts about

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.
  • The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
  • Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
  • This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

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United Kingdom

Other Countries

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Ireland, United States of America

Top Importer

China
United States of America

Top Exporter

Vietnam
France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hylocereus undatus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Synonym

Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

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Magnoliophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae
Rosidae

Order

Caryophyllales
Rosales

Family

Cactaceae
Rosaceae

Genus

Hylocereus
Prunus

Species

H. undatus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Generic Group

Cactus
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Difference Between Dragonfruit and Damson

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Damson with peel is 60.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Damson 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 Damson is Caryophyllales and Rosales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.