Dragonfruit

Pineapple

Dragonfruit and Pineapple

Dragonfruit

Pineapple

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate

General Benefits

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Treatment of colored hair

Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting

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), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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 g13.12 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.00 g1.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.00 g9.85 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.00 g0.54 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 mcg3.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.08 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.16 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.21 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 mcg18.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg47.80 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.02 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 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg5.50 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.12 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

110.00 mg109.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.65 mg0.29 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

8.80 mg13.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

18.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.35 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

36.10 mg8.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.18 mg0.93 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.70 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

44.00 mg17.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

48.00 mg23.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg6.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.00 g86.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.40 g0.22 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

60.00 kcal50.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal50.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal50.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

264.00 kcal245.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal52.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal53.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal265.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal303.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

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

Berry, Tropical

Season

Early fall, Summer

Autumn

Varieties

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen

Seedless Variety

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Color

Magenta, Pink

Yellow

Inside Color

White

Yellow

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Bland

Strong, Sweet, Tart

Origin

Central America, Mexico

Central America, South America

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-75.5-6

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.

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

Costa Rica

Other Countries

Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand

Top Importer

China

United States of America

Top Exporter

Vietnam

Costa Rica

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hylocereus undatus

Ananas comosus

Synonym

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

Ananas sativus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae

Commelinidae

Order

Caryophyllales

Poales

Family

Cactaceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Hylocereus

Ananas

Species

H. undatus

A. comosus

Generic Group

Cactus

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Difference Between Dragonfruit and Pineapple

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Pineapple with peel is 60.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Pineapple 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 Pineapple is Caryophyllales and Poales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.