Dragonfruit

Date

Dragonfruit and Date

Dragonfruit

Date

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

General Benefits

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Treatment of colored hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, 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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

14.00 g75.03 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.00 g8.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.00 g63.35 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.00 g2.45 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.140.03

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.16 mg1.27 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.59 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.17 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

2.00 mcg19.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg0.40 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.90 mcg2.70 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg75.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg6.30 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.39 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

110.00 mg656.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.65 mg1.02 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

8.80 mg39.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

18.00 mg43.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.35 mg0.29 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

36.10 mg62.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.18 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.21 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.70 mcg3.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

44.00 mg3.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

48.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.00 g20.53 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 kcal282.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal282.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal282.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

264.00 kcal290.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal282.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal461.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal384.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal321.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

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

Tropical

Season

Early fall, Summer

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Seedless Variety

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Color

Magenta, Pink

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

White

Brown

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Bland

Sweet

Origin

Central America, Mexico

Iraq

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

5.5-78-10

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Facts

Facts about

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

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

Egypt

Other Countries

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Top Importer

China

India

Top Exporter

Vietnam

United Arab Emirates

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hylocereus undatus

Phoenix Dactylifera

Synonym

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

Phoenix dactylifera

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae

Arecidae

Order

Caryophyllales

Arecales

Family

Cactaceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Hylocereus

Phoenix

Species

H. undatus

P. dactylifera

Generic Group

Cactus

Palm

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Difference Between Dragonfruit and Date

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Date with peel is 60.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Date 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 Date is Caryophyllales and Arecales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.