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Tamarind and Dragonfruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, 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, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
NA

Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
NA

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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

62.50 g14.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

5.10 g1.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

57.40 g8.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

2.80 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)

30.00 mcgNA
0 426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.43 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

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

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

0.14 mgNA
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mgNA
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcgNA
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

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

0.10 mgNA
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.80 mcgNA
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcgNA
0 834
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Choline

8.60 mgNA
0 14.2
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Fat

0.60 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

628.00 mgNA
42 840
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Iron

2.80 mg0.65 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

28.00 mgNA
0 1556
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Calcium

74.00 mg8.80 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

92.00 mgNA
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mgNA
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

113.00 mg36.10 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mgNA
0 3.3
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Copper

0.00 mgNA
0 2
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Selenium

1.30 mcgNA
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mgNA
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mgNA
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mgNA
0 87
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Water Content

82.00 g87.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.09 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA60.00 kcal
15 299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

239.00 kcalNA
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

187.00 kcalNA
0 187
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Calories in Dried Form

128.00 kcalNA
32 747
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Calories in Canned Form

NANA
17 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

28.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17 461
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Calories in Jam

254.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

239.00 kcalNA
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

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

Season

Spring, Summer
Early fall, Summer

Varieties

PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

Color

Brown, Reddish-brown
Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Brown
White

Shape

Curving Cylinder
Oval

Texture

Tough
Fleshy

Taste

Sour-Sweet
Bland

Origin

Africa
Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
NA

Soil pH

5.6-6.55.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
NA

Facts

Facts about

  • Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
  • African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
  • No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
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In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

India
NA

Other Countries

Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
NA

Top Importer

United States of America
China

Top Exporter

Thailand
Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica
Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Tamarindo, tamarindus
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
NA

Class

Liliopsida
Not Available

Subclass

Rosidae
Liliidae

Order

Fabales
Caryophyllales

Family

Fabaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Tamarindus
Hylocereus

Species

Tamarindus indica
H. undatus

Generic Group

Tamarind Sub
Cactus

Difference Between Tamarind and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Dragonfruit with peel is Not Available and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tamarind and Dragonfruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarind and Dragonfruit is Fabales and Caryophyllales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.