Dragonfruit

Fig

Dragonfruit and Fig

Dragonfruit

Fig

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Treatment of colored hair

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

14.00 g19.20 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.00 g2.90 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.00 g16.30 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.00 g0.80 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 mcg7.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.06 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.16 mg0.40 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.11 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 mg2.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.11 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.90 mcg4.70 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg4.70 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.30 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

110.00 mg232.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.65 mg0.37 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

8.80 mg35.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

18.00 mg17.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.35 mg0.15 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

36.10 mg14.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.18 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.07 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.70 mcg0.20 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 mg144.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg31.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.00 g79.11 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.40 g0.66 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

60.00 kcal74.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal74.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal71.42 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

264.00 kcal249.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal69.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal65.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal360.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal450.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

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

Tree fruit

Season

Early fall, Summer

Summer, Winter

Varieties

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

Seedless Variety

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Color

Magenta, Pink

Green, Purple, Red

Inside Color

White

Pink

Shape

Oval

Conical

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Bland

Sweet

Origin

Central America, Mexico

Western Asia

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

5.5-75-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Facts

Facts about

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

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

Turkey

Other Countries

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

Top Importer

China

France

Top Exporter

Vietnam

Turkey

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hylocereus undatus

Ficus carica

Synonym

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

Ficus Carica

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae

Alismidae

Order

Caryophyllales

Rosales

Family

Cactaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Hylocereus

Ficus

Species

H. undatus

Ficus carica

Generic Group

Cactus

Mulberry

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Difference Between Dragonfruit and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Fig with peel is 60.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Fig 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 Fig is Caryophyllales and Rosales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.