| Have you ever enjoyed eating a Red Dragon Fruit?The fruit is really a ‘gift of nature’. This article describes dragon fruit nutrition facts and the calories obtained from the fruit.
Dragon fruits are widely consumed in Asian countries like Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. They are also popular in Mexico and in central and South America. The other name for this fruit is Pitaya or Pitahaya. The fruit is obtained from several cactus species, but the most important is the one obtained from the genus Hylocereus (sweet pitayas). Hylocereus or sweet pitayas come with a creamy pulp and a delicate aroma.
100 g of dragon fruit contains:
Fiber 0.9 g
Calcium 8.8 g
Fat 0.61 g
Carotene 0.012 g
Niacin 0.430 mg
Phosphorus 36.1 mg
Ascorbic Acid 9.0 mg
Protein 0.229 g
Water 83.0 g
Ashes 0.68 g
Iron 0.65 mg
Riboflavin 0.045 mg
Dragon fruits are rich in antioxidants. They help prevent the formation of carcinogenic free-radicals.
The fruits help get rid of heavy metal toxins from the body. Proteins from the fruit help enhance metabolic processes in the body.
It can be used as cosmetic and health material, as it improves eyesight and prevents hypertension.
It is a good material for beverages, delicious vegetable dishes, as it comes with high nutrition, low heat and vitamin C.
Vietnam’s dragon fruit (also known as pitaya) is a popular fruit commonly grown throughout tropical countries and subtropical world regions, notably Southeast Asia. The fruit is recognized by its distinctive oval shape, green fins, and vibrant red or pink skin when ripe. Its purple-pink flesh is easily accessible, enveloping numerous small black seeds. With a sweet and slightly tangy flavor and over 80% water content when ripe, this fruit has found its home mainly in the southern regions of Vietnam since its introduction in the mid-20th century. Over the years, it has evolved into an export-worthy commodity, adored for its flavor and eye-catching appearance.
Dated 08th November, 2024 |
