Pineapple

Dragonfruit

Pineapple and Dragonfruit

Pineapple

Dragonfruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate

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

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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

Carbs

13.12 g14.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.40 g1.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

9.85 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

0.040.14

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)

0.08 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.16 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

18.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

47.80 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)

0.70 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 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

5.50 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

109.00 mg110.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.29 mg0.65 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

13.00 mg8.80 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

12.00 mg18.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

8.00 mg36.10 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.93 mg0.18 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.70 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

17.00 mg44.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

23.00 mg48.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

6.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

86.00 g87.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.22 g0.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

50.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

50.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

50.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

245.00 kcal264.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

52.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

53.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

265.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

303.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tropical

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

Season

Autumn

Early fall, Summer

Varieties

Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

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Color

Yellow

Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Yellow

White

Shape

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Strong, Sweet, Tart

Bland

Origin

Central America, South America

Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-65.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.

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

Costa Rica

Other Countries

Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand

Top Importer

United States of America

China

Top Exporter

Costa Rica

Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ananas comosus

Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Ananas sativus

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

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Subclass

Commelinidae

Liliidae

Order

Poales

Caryophyllales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Ananas

Hylocereus

Species

A. comosus

H. undatus

Generic Group

Pineapple

Cactus

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Difference Between Pineapple and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Dragonfruit with peel is 50.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pineapple 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 Pineapple and Dragonfruit is Poales and Caryophyllales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.