Dragonfruit

Jackfruit

Dragonfruit and Jackfruit

Dragonfruit

Jackfruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases

General Benefits

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Treatment of colored hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Coagulation

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, 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 g23.30 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.00 g1.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.00 g19.08 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.00 g1.72 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.140.07

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.11 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 mg0.92 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.24 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.33 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

2.00 mcg24.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg13.80 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.34 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.90 mcg0.70 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg157.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg5.40 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.64 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

110.00 mg448.00 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 mg24.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

18.00 mg29.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.35 mg0.13 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

36.10 mg21.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.18 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.08 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 mg158.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

48.00 mg30.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.00 g73.46 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.40 g0.94 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

60.00 kcal95.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal95.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal97.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

264.00 kcal258.64 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal92.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal70.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

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

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Early fall, Summer

Autumn, Monsoon, Summer

Varieties

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow

Seedless Variety

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Color

Magenta, Pink

Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

White

Yellow

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Fibrous

Taste

Bland

Sweet

Origin

Central America, Mexico

India

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-76-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Humid, Warm

Facts

Facts about

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.

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

India

Other Countries

Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand

Top Importer

China

United States of America

Top Exporter

Vietnam

India

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hylocereus undatus

Artocarpus heterophyllus

Synonym

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

Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae

Alismidae

Order

Caryophyllales

Rosales

Family

Cactaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Hylocereus

Artocarpus

Species

H. undatus

A. heterophyllus

Generic Group

Cactus

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Difference Between Dragonfruit and Jackfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Jackfruit with peel is 60.00 kcal and 95.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Jackfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Dragonfruit and Jackfruit is Caryophyllales and Rosales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.