Dragonfruit

Red Currant

Dragonfruit and Red Currant

Dragonfruit

Red Currant

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Treatment of colored hair

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

14.00 g13.80 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.00 g4.30 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.00 g7.37 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.00 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.140.10

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.16 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.06 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

2.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg41.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.90 mcg11.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg47.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg7.60 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 mg275.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.65 mg1.00 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

8.80 mg33.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

18.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.35 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

36.10 mg44.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.18 mg0.19 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.11 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 mg35.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

48.00 mg53.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.00 g83.95 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.40 g0.66 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

60.00 kcal56.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal56.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal56.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

264.00 kcal308.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal56.00 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 kcal165.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal260.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

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

Berry

Season

Early fall, Summer

Summer

Varieties

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

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Color

Magenta, Pink

Red

Inside Color

White

Red

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Bland

Sour, Tart

Origin

Central America, Mexico

Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-76-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold

Facts

Facts about

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

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

Russia

Other Countries

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

China

Germany

Top Exporter

Vietnam

Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hylocereus undatus

Ribes rubrum

Synonym

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

Ribes Rubrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae

Rosidae

Order

Caryophyllales

Saxifragales

Family

Cactaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Hylocereus

Ribes

Species

H. undatus

R. rubrum

Generic Group

Cactus

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Dragonfruit and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Red Currant with peel is 60.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Caryophyllales and Saxifragales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.