Dragonfruit

Rambutan

Dragonfruit and Rambutan

Dragonfruit

Rambutan

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones

General Benefits

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hydrates skin

Hair Benefits

Treatment of colored hair

Good conditioner

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing

Side Effects

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

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 g15.70 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.00 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.00 g15.70 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

0.140.06

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg0.00 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 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.16 mg0.79 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.00 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

2.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg0.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.90 mcg0.00 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 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

110.00 mg138.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.65 mg1.90 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

8.80 mg20.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

18.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.35 mg1.00 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

36.10 mg15.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.18 mg0.00 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 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

48.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.00 g79.50 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.40 g0.30 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

60.00 kcal69.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal68.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal0.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

264.00 kcal150.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal82.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal105.00 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 kcal290.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

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

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Early fall, Summer

Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring

Varieties

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus

Seedless Variety

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Color

Magenta, Pink

Coral red, Yellow

Inside Color

White

Greyish-white

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Bland

Sour, Sweet

Origin

Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Soil pH

5.5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Humid

Facts

Facts about

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
It makes the best hair mask.
Seeds are edible and healthy too.

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

Thailand

Other Countries

Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Top Importer

China

Singapore

Top Exporter

Vietnam

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hylocereus undatus

Nephelium lappaceum

Synonym

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

Rambota

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae

Rosidae

Order

Caryophyllales

Sapindales

Family

Cactaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Hylocereus

Nephelium

Species

H. undatus

N. lappaceum

Generic Group

Cactus

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Difference Between Dragonfruit and Rambutan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Rambutan with peel is 60.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Caryophyllales and Sapindales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.