How many calories in a dragon fruit
One whole dragon fruit has about 120 kcal, almost all from carbs.
Portion
To burn it off
Dragon fruit looks dramatic, pink and spiky outside, white or magenta with tiny black seeds inside. It tastes mild, somewhere between a kiwi and a pear.
A whole fruit is about 120 kcal, with 26 g of carbs, 2 g of protein and almost no fat. Half is about 60.
In Bali and Vietnam it's everywhere and cheap. In the UK it's an occasional treat from the exotic fruit shelf.
Tips
- 1Cut it in half and eat it with a spoon, no plate needed.
- 2Add the red variety to a smoothie bowl for colour and sweetness.
- 3Mix it with lime and mint for a quick fruit salad.
Where it comes from
Dragon fruit grows on a climbing cactus from southern Mexico and the Pacific side of Central America, where it is called pitaya or pitahaya. The French are said to have brought it to Vietnam around 1860, and its Vietnamese name thanh long, green dragon, is probably where the English name comes from. Vietnam is now one of the biggest exporters.
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Questions
How many calories in half a dragon fruit?
About 60 kcal.
Is red dragon fruit higher than white?
They're very similar. Red is often a bit sweeter.
Can you eat the seeds?
Yes, the tiny black seeds are eaten with the flesh, like kiwi.
Why is my pee pink after eating dragon fruit?
Red dragon fruit has a strong natural pigment that can colour your pee or stool pink or red for a day. It's harmless and goes away on its own.
Does frozen dragon fruit have the same calories?
Plain frozen pitaya is the same fruit, so 100 g is about 60 kcal. Some smoothie packs have sugar or other fruit added, so check the label.
