Watermelon

Dragonfruit

Watermelon and Dragonfruit

Watermelon

Dragonfruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

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

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

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., 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

7.55 g14.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.40 g1.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

6.20 g8.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.61 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)

28.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 mg0.16 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.10 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg1.90 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

4,532.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

8.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

4.10 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.15 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

112.00 mg110.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.24 mg0.65 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

7.00 mg8.80 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg18.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

11.00 mg36.10 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.04 mg0.18 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 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

50.00 mg48.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

2.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

91.45 g87.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.25 g0.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

30.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

30.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal264.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

30.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

252.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Melon

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

Season

Summer

Early fall, Summer

Varieties

Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

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Color

Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White

Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Red

White

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Bland

Origin

Southern Africa

Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Vines

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.85.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

Watermelon contain 91% of water.
In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.

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

China

Other Countries

Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Germany

China

Top Exporter

China

Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrullus Lanatus

Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Citrullus vulgaris

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

Dillenhidae

Liliidae

Order

Cucurbitales

Caryophyllales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Citrullus

Hylocereus

Species

C. lanatus

H. undatus

Generic Group

Gourd

Cactus

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Difference Between Watermelon and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Dragonfruit with peel is 30.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Watermelon 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 Watermelon and Dragonfruit is Cucurbitales and Caryophyllales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.