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Jambul and Dragonfruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains
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Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

14.00 g14.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.60 g1.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

14.00 g8.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g2.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.14
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 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)

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

--
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

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

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

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

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

0.30 mcg1.90 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

8.60 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.23 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

55.00 mg110.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.41 mg0.65 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

26.20 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

11.65 mg8.80 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

35.00 mg18.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.09 mg0.35 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

15.60 mg36.10 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.02 mg0.18 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.02 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.70 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg44.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mg48.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

84.75 g87.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

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

60.00 kcal60.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal60.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal264.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

80.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

120.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

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

Season

Monsoon, Summer
Early fall, Summer

Varieties

Ram Jarnun and Paras
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

Color

Black, Magenta, Purple
Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Purple
White

Shape

Oval
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Astringent, Sweet
Bland

Origin

Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
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Soil pH

6.5-7.55.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Humid, Rainfall
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Facts

Facts about

  • Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
  • In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
  • Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

India
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Other Countries

Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
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Top Importer

-
China

Top Exporter

India
Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Syzygium cumini
Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Eugenia cumini
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

Rosidae
Liliidae

Order

Myrtales
Caryophyllales

Family

Myrtaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Syzygium
Hylocereus

Species

S. cumini
H. undatus

Generic Group

-
Cactus

Difference Between Jambul and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jambul and Dragonfruit with peel is 60.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Jambul 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 Jambul and Dragonfruit is Myrtales and Caryophyllales respectively. Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.