Dragon fruit Nutrition facts
Dragon fruit
Sweet, juicy dragon fruit is obtained from the cactus family plants of Central American origin, in the genus: Hylocereus. They are sold as Pitahaya or Pitaya (Spanish name) in the western markets. It is one of the popular South-East Asian countries, especially in Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. Some of the common names are strawberry- pear, thanh long (Vietnamese), Huolóng Guo (Chinese), Doragonfurutsu, and Kæwmangkr (in Thai).
Botanical name: Hylocereus undatus.
Three common types of Dragon fruit species are:
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 50 Kcal | -- |
| Protein | 0.159- 0.229 g | -- |
| Total Fat | 0.21- 0.61 g | -- |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7- 0.9 g | -- |
| Vitamins | ||
| Thiamin | 0.28- 0.043 mg | -- |
| Riboflavin | 0.043- 0.045 mg | -- |
| Niacin | 0.297- 0.43 mg | -- |
| Vitamin C | 8.0- 9.0 mg | -- |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 6.3- 8.8 mg | -- |
| Iron | 0.55- 0.65 mg | -- |
| Phosphorus | 30.2- 36.1 mg | -- |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene | 0.005- 0.012 mg | -- |