6 Benefits of dragon fruit for health and nutritional content
KONTAN.CO.ID – Dragon fruit is a type of fruit that can be found in tropical areas around the world. The health benefits of dragon fruit come from its nutritional content.
From the outside, dragon fruit looks like a bright pink or yellow bulb with green, spike-like leaves sticking out like flames around it.
When the dragon fruit is split, you will see a thick white or pink pulp with edible black seeds. This fruit comes in red and yellow skin varieties.
Dragon fruit has a slightly sweet taste that some describe as a cross between kiwi, pear, and watermelon.
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Dragon fruit nutrition
Summarized from Webmd.com, in one 6 ounce serving of dragon fruit, you will get:
- Calories: 102
- Fat: 0 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Carbs: 22 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Sugar: 13 grams
You will also get vitamins and minerals from dragon fruit:
- Vitamin A: 100 international units (IU)
- Vitamin C: 4 milligrams
- Calcium: 31 milligrams
- Iron: 1 gram
- Magnesium: 68 milligrams
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