Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
5.88 g14.00 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
3.00 g1.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
3.53 g8.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.98 g2.00 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.170.14
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg0.00 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)
0.04 mg0.05 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.65 mg0.16 mg
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2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg-
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg0.10 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
22.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.20 mg9.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.30 mg0.10 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg1.90 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
36.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
6.90 mg0.00 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.18 g0.40 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
229.00 mg110.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.23 mg0.65 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg0.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
9.00 mg8.80 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
14.00 mg18.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.16 mg0.35 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
24.00 mg36.10 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.23 mg0.18 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.08 mg0.10 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.30 mcg0.70 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
13.00 mg44.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
63.00 mg48.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
7.00 mg9.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
92.30 g87.00 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.66 g0.40 g
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87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
25.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
25.00 kcal60.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
24.00 kcal60.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
212.00 kcal264.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
24.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
-150.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
170.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Bland
Origin
India
Central America, Mexico
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
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Soil pH
6-75.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
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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.
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Production
Top Producer
China
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Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
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Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
China
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
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Class
Magnoliopsida
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Subclass
Asteridae
Liliidae
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Solanum
Hylocereus
Species
S. melongena
H. undatus
Generic Group
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Cactus