Although it is a foreign fruit, it is now being cultivated in Bangladesh for its refreshing taste and nutritional value. And the nutritional value is more than orange or carrot.
According to a report published on Dragon Fruit on a nutrition website, it is low in calories and can be included in the diet. Dragon fruit is usually eaten raw to maintain its taste and nutritional value.
21 mg per 100 g of white or red part of dragon fruit. Vitamin C is available which helps to meet 34% of the daily requirement of vitamin C.
The amount of vitamin C found in 100 grams of dragon fruit is equal to one orange or more than three carrots. High in vitamin C, the fruit boosts immunity, relieves fatigue and helps keep skin beautiful.
Each 100 grams of dragon fruit contains 3 grams of fiber which is 12 percent of the daily requirement. Dragon fruit fiber acts as a remedy for constipation. The black seeds of this fruit contain laxative and polyunsaturated fatty acids which help in digestion and thus help prevent constipation.
For every 100 grams of dragon fruit it contains 8 grams of water, 1.1 grams of protein, 0.4 grams of fat (no fat) and 11.0 grams of carbohydrates.
It also contains a number of vitamins and minerals that are essential for the well-being of the human body. As a result of every 100 grams of dragon 0.04 mg. Vitamin B1, 0.05 mg. Vitamin B2, 0.017 mg Vitamin B3 and 20.05 mg. Vitamin C is available. Dragon fruit is a good source of iron. 100 g dragon fruit 1.9 mg. Contains iron. It also contains 8.5 mg of calcium. And contains 22.5 mg of phosphorus.
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