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Dragonfruit and Loquat

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones

General Benefits

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Treatment of colored hair
Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes

Side Effects

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Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

14.00 g12.14 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.00 g1.70 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.00 g12.10 g
0 63.35
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Protein

2.00 g0.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.140.03
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg76.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.16 mg0.18 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

--
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

2.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg1.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.40 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.90 mcg0.20 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg2.30 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

110.00 mg266.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.65 mg0.28 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

8.80 mg16.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

18.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.35 mg0.05 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

36.10 mg27.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.18 mg0.15 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.04 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 mg13.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

48.00 mg77.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg2.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

87.00 g86.73 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

60.00 kcal47.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal47.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal47.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

264.00 kcal266.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal67.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal47.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal250.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

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

Season

Early fall, Summer
Winter

Varieties

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe

Seedless Variety

Color

Magenta, Pink
Orange, Yellow

Inside Color

White
Orange

Shape

Oval
Oval

Texture

Fleshy
Juicy

Taste

Bland
Sweet, Tart

Origin

Central America, Mexico
China

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

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Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-75.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

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Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.
  • Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
  • Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
  • The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

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Japan

Other Countries

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Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer

China
China

Top Exporter

Vietnam
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hylocereus undatus
Eriobotrya japonica

Synonym

Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

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Magnoliophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae
Rosidae

Order

Caryophyllales
Rosales

Family

Cactaceae
Rosaceae

Genus

Hylocereus
Eriobotrya

Species

H. undatus
E. japonica

Generic Group

Cactus
Rose

Difference Between Dragonfruit and Loquat

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Loquat with peel is 60.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Loquat 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 Loquat is Caryophyllales and Rosales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.