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Honeydew and Dragonfruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
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Side Effects

Allergic reaction
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Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

9.09 g14.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.80 g1.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.12 g8.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.54 g2.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.14
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)

0.01 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.16 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.09 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

18.00 mg9.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.02 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.90 mcg1.90 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.14 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

228.00 mg110.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.17 mg0.65 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

18.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg8.80 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg18.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.09 mg0.35 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

11.00 mg36.10 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.03 mg0.18 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.02 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.70 mcg0.70 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

33.00 mg44.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

26.00 mg48.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

89.82 g87.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.41 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

36.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal60.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

36.00 kcal60.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal264.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

36.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

290.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

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

Season

All seasons
Early fall, Summer

Varieties

Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Light Green
White

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Sweet
Bland

Origin

France
Central America, Mexico

Grows on

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Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
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Soil pH

6-6.55.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
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Facts

Facts about

  • The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
  • 90% of a honeydew is water.
  • In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
  • Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
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Other Countries

Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
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Top Importer

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China

Top Exporter

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Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo
Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

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

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Dillenhidae
Liliidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Caryophyllales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Hylocereus

Species

C. melo
H. undatus

Generic Group

Gourd
Cactus

Difference Between Honeydew and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Dragonfruit with peel is 36.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Honeydew and Dragonfruit 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 Honeydew and Dragonfruit is Cucurbitales and Caryophyllales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.