1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
1.1.1 General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
1.3 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Treatment of colored hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
NA
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
NA
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.3 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.2 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.5 Vitamins
2.5.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.5.3 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.6.2 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.6.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.6.6 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.2.1 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.2.4 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.2.2 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.3.1 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.3.5 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.9.3 Lycopene
1.11.2 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
1.13.2 Choline
1.14 Fat
1.8 Minerals
1.8.1 Potassium
1.10.1 Iron
1.10.4 Sodium
1.11.2 Calcium
1.7.3 Magnesium
1.8.3 Zinc
1.9.3 Phosphorus
1.12.2 Manganese
1.13.1 Copper
1.16.2 Selenium
1.18 Fatty Acids
1.18.1 Omega 3s
1.8.1 Omega 6s
3.2 Sterol
3.2.1 Phytosterol
4.14 Water Content
7.13 Ash
8 Calories
8.1 Serving Size
8.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
25.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15
299
8.5 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
8.8 Calories in Frozen Form
8.10 Calories in Dried Form
8.11 Calories in Canned Form
9.13 Calories in Foods
9.13.1 Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
12.11.1 Calories in Jam
16.3.1 Calories in Pie
17 Characteristics
17.1 Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
17.2 Season
Spring, Summer
Early fall, Summer
17.3 Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
17.4 Seedless Variety
17.5 Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Magenta, Pink
17.6 Inside Color
17.7 Shape
17.8 Texture
17.9 Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Bland
17.10 Origin
India
Central America, Mexico
17.11 Grows on
17.12 Cultivation
17.12.1 Soil Type
17.12.2 Soil pH
17.12.3 Climatic Conditions
18 Facts
18.1 Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
NA
18.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
18.2.1 Wine
18.2.2 Beer
18.2.3 Spirits
18.2.4 Cocktails
18.3 Production
18.3.1 Top Producer
18.3.2 Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
NA
18.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
China
18.3.4 Top Exporter
19 Scientific Name
19.1 Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Hylocereus undatus
19.2 Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
20 Classification
20.1 Domain
20.2 Kingdom
20.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
20.4 Division
20.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
20.6 Subclass
20.7 Order
20.8 Family
20.9 Genus
20.10 Species
20.11 Generic Group