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 Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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
Color
Magenta, Pink
Green, Purple, Red
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Western Asia
Soil Type
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Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
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Dry, Warm
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.
Other Countries
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Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
China
France
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Turkey
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Ficus carica
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Ficus Carica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Liliidae
Alismidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Moraceae
Species
H. undatus
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Cactus
Mulberry
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.