Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 68 kcal284.5 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 16.2 g
- Protein
- 0.7 g
- Total fat
- 0.2 g
- Dietary fiber
- 1.8 g
- Sodium
- 1 mg
- Calcium
- 13 mg
Nutrition referenceFruit
Dragon Fruit
Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit with vibrant pink skin and white or red flesh dotted with tiny black seeds. Per 100 g it provides 68 calories with 16.2 g carbs.
68
kcalper 100g
- Carbs
- 16.2g
- Protein
- 0.7g
- Fat
- 0.2g
Reference values
About this food
Understanding this nutrition reference
Dragon fruit, also called pitaya, is a tropical fruit with vibrant pink skin and soft white or red flesh dotted with tiny black seeds. It has a mildly sweet flavor and is eaten fresh, scooped from the skin, or blended into smoothies.
Nutritionally, dragon fruit is mostly water with natural sugars. Per 100 g it provides about 68 kcal, 16.2 g of carbohydrates, 0.7 g of protein, and 0.2 g of fat, with 1.8 g of dietary fiber, 1 mg of sodium, and 13 mg of calcium.
Dragon fruit is usually eaten after peeling away the skin. For accurate tracking, weigh the flesh, and use the serving sizes below.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1 cup of dragon fruit cubes (about 180 g) provides roughly 122 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Questions and answers
Dragon Fruit nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in dragon fruit?
Dragon fruit provides about 68 calories per 100 g. A typical 1 cup of cubes (about 180 g) provides roughly 122 calories.
What does dragon fruit taste like?
Dragon fruit has a mildly sweet, refreshing flavor with a texture similar to kiwi, dotted with tiny edible black seeds.
How do you eat dragon fruit?
Dragon fruit is cut open and the flesh is scooped out or peeled and cubed. The skin is not eaten.
