Orange

Dragonfruit

Orange and Dragonfruit

Orange

Dragonfruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff

Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Carbs

11.75 g14.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.40 g1.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

9.35 g8.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.94 g2.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.14

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

11.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.09 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)

0.28 mg0.16 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.25 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

30.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

53.20 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.18 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg1.90 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

8.40 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.12 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

181.00 mg110.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.10 mg0.65 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

40.00 mg8.80 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg18.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.07 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

14.00 mg36.10 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.03 mg0.18 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.50 mcg0.70 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

7.00 mg44.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

18.00 mg48.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

86.75 g87.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.44 g0.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

47.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

45.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal264.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

61.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

45.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

333.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Citrus

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

Season

Winter

Early fall, Summer

Varieties

Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange

Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Orange

White

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Succulent

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet-Sour

Bland

Origin

South-Eastern Asia

Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

6-6.55.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot

Facts

Facts about

There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

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

Brazil

Other Countries

China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Germany

China

Top Exporter

Spain

Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus sinensis

Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis

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

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Liliidae

Order

Sapindales

Caryophyllales

Family

Rutaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Citrus

Hylocereus

Species

C. × sinensis

H. undatus

Generic Group

Citrus fruit

Cactus

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Difference Between Orange and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Orange and Dragonfruit with peel is 63.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Orange 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 Orange and Dragonfruit is Sapindales and Caryophyllales respectively. Orange belongs to Rutaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.