Dragonfruit

Elderberry

Dragonfruit and Elderberry

Dragonfruit

Elderberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heart care

General Benefits

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Treatment of colored hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

14.00 g18.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.00 g7.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.00 g7.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.00 g0.66 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.140.04

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg30.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.06 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.16 mg0.50 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 mg0.23 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

2.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg36.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg2.32 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.90 mcg0.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.50 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

110.00 mg280.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.65 mg1.60 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg6.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

8.80 mg38.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

18.00 mg5.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.35 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

36.10 mg39.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.18 mg0.50 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.06 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.70 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

44.00 mg85.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

48.00 mg162.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg22.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.00 g79.80 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.40 g0.60 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

60.00 kcal73.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal73.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal73.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

264.00 kcal340.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal73.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal200.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal280.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal310.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

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

Berry

Season

Early fall, Summer

Autumn

Varieties

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York

Seedless Variety

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Color

Magenta, Pink

Black, Red

Inside Color

White

Magenta

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Bland

Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Central America, Mexico

Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.

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

United States of America

Other Countries

Colombia, India, Mexico

Top Importer

China

Top Exporter

Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hylocereus undatus

Sambucus nigra

Synonym

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

Sambucus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae

Asteridae

Order

Caryophyllales

Dipsacales

Family

Cactaceae

Adoxaceae

Genus

Hylocereus

Sambucus

Species

H. undatus

S. nigra

Generic Group

Cactus

Moschatel

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Difference Between Dragonfruit and Elderberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Elderberry with peel is 60.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Caryophyllales and Dipsacales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.