Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
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Side Effects
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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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.70 g14.00 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.80 g1.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
15.70 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
0.060.14
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)
0.07 mg0.05 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.79 mg0.16 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg-
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg0.10 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg9.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 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
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
0.00 mg0.00 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.40 g0.40 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg110.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.90 mg0.65 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg0.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
20.00 mg8.80 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg18.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
1.00 mg0.35 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
15.00 mg36.10 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.00 mg0.18 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.00 mg0.10 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.00 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
79.50 g87.00 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.30 g0.40 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
69.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
68.00 kcal60.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
0.00 kcal60.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
150.00 kcal264.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
82.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
105.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
290.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Seedless Variety
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Color
Coral red, Yellow
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Bland
Origin
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Central America, Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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Soil pH
5.5-6.55.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid
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Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
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
Thailand
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Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
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Top Importer
Singapore
China
Top Exporter
Thailand
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Rambota
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
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Class
Magnoliopsida
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Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Sapindaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Nephelium
Hylocereus
Species
N. lappaceum
H. undatus
Generic Group
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Cactus