Dragonfruit

Pumpkin

Dragonfruit and Pumpkin

Dragonfruit

Pumpkin

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Treatment of colored hair

Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

14.00 g6.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.00 g0.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.00 g2.76 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.00 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.140.15

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg426.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.11 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.16 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

2.00 mcg16.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.44 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.90 mcg1.10 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 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.10 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

110.00 mg340.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.65 mg0.80 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

8.80 mg21.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

18.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.35 mg0.32 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

36.10 mg44.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.18 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.00 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.70 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

44.00 mg82.22 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

48.00 mg49.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.00 g94.20 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.40 g1.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

60.00 kcal26.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal30.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal26.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

264.00 kcal213.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal34.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal46.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal130.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal244.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

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

Berry

Season

Early fall, Summer

All seasons

Varieties

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

Seedless Variety

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Color

Magenta, Pink

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Inside Color

White

Creamy Yellow

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Fibrous

Taste

Bland

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Origin

Central America, Mexico

Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-75.5-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.

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

China

Other Countries

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

China

United States of America

Top Exporter

Vietnam

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hylocereus undatus

Cucurbita maxima

Synonym

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

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Caryophyllales

Cucurbitales

Family

Cactaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Hylocereus

Cucurbita

Species

H. undatus

Cucurbita mixta

Generic Group

Cactus

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Difference Between Dragonfruit and Pumpkin

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Pumpkin with peel is 60.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin is Caryophyllales and Cucurbitales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.