Recipe:The Nutritional Fact of Dragon Fruit

The nutritional value of raw dragon fruit (pitaya) per 100 grams is as follows:

  • Calories: 50 kcal
  • Protein: 1.1 g
  • Total Fat: 0.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
  • Carbohydrates: 11.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
  • Sugars: 8.0 g
  • Vitamins and Minerals:
  • Vitamin C: 3 mg (3% DV)
  • Vitamin A: 0 IU (0% DV)
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B1): 0.04 mg (3% DV)
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B2): 0.026 mg (2% DV)
  • Niacin (Vitamin B3): 0.16 mg (1% DV)
  • Vitamin B6: 0.045 mg (3% DV)
  • Folate: 7 µg (2% DV)
  • Pantothenic Acid: 0.218 mg (2% DV)
  • Calcium: 18 mg (2% DV)
  • Iron: 0.74 mg (4% DV)
  • Magnesium: 10 mg (3% DV)
  • Phosphorus: 20 mg (2% DV)
  • Potassium: 168 mg (5% DV)
  • Sodium: 1 mg (0% DV)
  • Zinc: 0.12 mg (1% DV)
  • Copper: 0.08 mg (4% DV)
  • Manganese: 0.061 mg (3% DV)

Dragon fruit is low in calories and fat while providing a good amount of dietary fiber. It also contains several essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, iron, and magnesium.