Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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, Don't consume at night and before bed
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.00 g5.88 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.00 g3.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.00 g3.53 g
0
63.35
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Protein
2.00 g0.98 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.140.17
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.04 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 mg0.65 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
-0.28 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.08 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.00 mcg22.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg2.20 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg0.30 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.90 mcg3.50 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg36.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
0.00 mg6.90 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.40 g0.18 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
110.00 mg229.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.65 mg0.23 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
0.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
8.80 mg9.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
18.00 mg14.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.35 mg0.16 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
36.10 mg24.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.18 mg0.23 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.08 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.70 mcg0.30 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
44.00 mg13.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
48.00 mg63.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
9.00 mg7.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
87.00 g92.30 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.40 g0.66 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal25.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
60.00 kcal25.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
60.00 kcal24.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
264.00 kcal212.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
60.00 kcal24.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal30.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal-
49
420
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Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal170.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Early fall, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Seedless Variety
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Color
Magenta, Pink
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Bland
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Central America, Mexico
India
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
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Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-76-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
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Warm to hot climate
Facts about
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
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China
Other Countries
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Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Vietnam
China
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
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Magnoliophyta
Class
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Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Asteridae
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Solanum
Species
H. undatus
S. melongena
Generic Group
Cactus
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