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Dragonfruit and Huckleberry

Dragonfruit
Huckleberry
Huckleberry and Dragonfruit


Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases  
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis  
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne  
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases  
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair  
Protects hair  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
-  
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing  
Side Effects
-  
Allergic reaction  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  
Lactating Women
-  
Yes  
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), 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  
100 g  
Carbs
14.00 g  
32
8.70 g  
99+
Fiber
1.00 g  
38
3.60 g  
17
Sugar
8.00 g  
99+
4.20 g  
99+
Protein
2.00 g  
10
0.40 g  
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.14  
12
0.05  
22
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg  
39
0.00 mcg  
39
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
24
0.01 mg  
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg  
20
0.03 mg  
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg  
99+
0.30 mg  
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
-  
-  
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg  
15
0.10 mg  
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.00 mcg  
33
8.00 mcg  
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg  
99+
2.80 mg  
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg  
99+
2.32 mg  
2
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.90 mcg  
29
3.50 mcg  
20
Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg  
40
-  
Choline
0.00 mg  
39
0.00 mg  
39
Fat
0.40 g  
21
0.10 g  
99+
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
110.00 mg  
99+
208.00 mg  
35
Iron
0.65 mg  
19
0.30 mg  
35
Sodium
0.00 mg  
21
10.00 mg  
10
Calcium
8.80 mg  
37
15.00 mg  
27
Magnesium
18.00 mg  
15
7.00 mg  
28
Zinc
0.35 mg  
7
0.28 mg  
10
Phosphorus
36.10 mg  
12
11.00 mg  
35
Manganese
0.18 mg  
24
0.42 mg  
10
Copper
0.10 mg  
22
0.06 mg  
37
Selenium
0.70 mcg  
9
0.20 mcg  
15
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
44.00 mg  
20
0.00 mg  
99+
Omega 6s
48.00 mg  
35
0.00 mg  
99+
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
9.00 mg  
19
20.00 mg  
9
Water Content
87.00 g  
29
90.70 g  
10
Ash
0.40 g  
34
0.10 g  
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal  
26
37.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
60.00 kcal  
25
52.00 kcal  
30
Calories in Frozen Form
60.00 kcal  
24
53.00 kcal  
27
Calories in Dried Form
264.00 kcal  
36
349.00 kcal  
14
Calories in Canned Form
60.00 kcal  
27
58.00 kcal  
28
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal  
31
55.00 kcal  
26
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal  
33
420.00 kcal  
1
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal  
99+
372.00 kcal  
8
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical  
Berry  
Season
Early fall, Summer  
Summer  
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus  
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry  
Seedless Variety
No  
No  
Color
Magenta, Pink  
Blue, Purple, Purplish black  
Inside Color
White  
Purple  
Shape
Oval  
Round  
Texture
Fleshy  
Juicy  
Taste
Bland  
Sweet  
Origin
Central America, Mexico  
North America  
Grows on
Trees  
-  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
-  
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained  
Soil pH
5.5-7  
4-6  
Climatic Conditions
-  
Humid, Warm  
Facts
Facts about
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.  
  • "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
  • The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes  
Yes  
Beer
Yes  
Yes  
Spirits
Yes  
Yes  
Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
-  
United States of America  
Other Countries
-  
Canada  
Top Importer
China  
Canada  
Top Exporter
Vietnam  
Chile  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus  
Gaylussacia brachycera  
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant  
Vaccinium Corymbosum  
Classification
Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  
Division
-  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
-  
Magnoliopsida  
Subclass
Liliidae  
Asteridae  
Order
Caryophyllales  
Ericales  
Family
Cactaceae  
Ericaceae  
Genus
Hylocereus  
Gaylussacia  
Species
H. undatus  
G. brachycera  
Generic Group
Cactus  
Heath  
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Difference Between Dragonfruit and Huckleberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Huckleberry with peel is 60.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry is Caryophyllales and Ericales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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