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
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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, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
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)
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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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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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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
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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 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
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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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
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
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