Dragon fruit is the fruit of a variety of cactus species. It has a unique appearance, sweet taste, and crunchy texture. The dragon fruit contains multiple antioxidaants that are beneficial for good health.
Dragon fruit also contains many vitamins and minerals that are important for a healthy body. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), dragon fruit has the following nutritional value in a serving of 100 grams, which is roughly the size of one dragon fruit.
Calories 262
Protein 3.57 grams
Fat 0 grams
Carbohydrate 82.12 grams
Calcium 107 milligrams
Iron 0 grams
Sodium 39 mg
Vitamin C 6.4 milligrams
Cholesterol 0 milligrams
According to a study in the African Journal of Biotechnology, dragon fruit contains the antioxidants betacyanins and betaxanthins.