Calories in Dragon fruit
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Dragon fruit contains 68 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (7 g) provides about 5 kcal.
Roughly 93% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 4% from protein and 3% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for other fruits and fruit salads on FoodFactly (74 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 22% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 68 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.21 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.052 g | 0.3% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.2 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 12 g | |
| Protein C | 0.68 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A C | 5 µg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin C C | 19.8 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.8 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.026 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 6.8 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.12 mg | 0.7% |
| Magnesium C | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 18 mg | 1% |
| Potassium C | 206 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.09 mg | 0.8% |
| Copper C | 0.061 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 0.2 µg | 0.4% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 4%
- Carbohydrates 93%
- Fat 3%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.68 gbelow the median for other fruits and fruit salads (median 1 g)
- Sugars12 gbelow the median for other fruits and fruit salads (median 12.5 g)
- Fat0.21 gin the lowest quarter of other fruits and fruit salads (median 0.44 g)
- Sodium1 mgin the lowest quarter of other fruits and fruit salads (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water82.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.02 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.053 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.038 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.045 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 42 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 227 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 49 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 4 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 24 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 82.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit, NFS | 68 | 0.68 g | 16.2 g | 0.21 g |
| Ambrosia | 75 | 0.81 g | 16.4 g | 0.98 g |
| Fruit juice smoothie, NAKED JUICE, BLUE MACHINE | 71 | 0.42 g | 16.7 g | 0 g |
| Fruit, pickled | 63 | 0.56 g | 15.3 g | 0.24 g |
| Rhubarb | 73 | 0.81 g | 17.4 g | 0.22 g |
| Fruit juice smoothie, BOLTHOUSE FARMS, GREEN GOODNESS | 56 | 0.63 g | 13 g | 0.33 g |
| Fruit juice smoothie, NAKED JUICE, GREEN MACHINE | 53 | 0.6 g | 12.5 g | 0.26 g |
| Fruit juice smoothie, NAKED JUICE, MIGHTY MANGO | 63 | 0.42 g | 15 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dragon fruit?
100 g of dragon fruit has 68 kcal. 1 slice (7 g): about 5 kcal. 1 fruit (75 g): about 51 kcal. 1 cup (180 g): about 122 kcal.
How much protein is in dragon fruit?
Dragon fruit contains 0.68 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.048 g in 1 slice (7 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other fruits and fruit salads, that is below the median (median 1 g).
How many carbs are in dragon fruit?
Dragon fruit has 16.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 12 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dragon fruit?
Dragon fruit contains 0.21 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.052 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dragon fruit contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dragon fruit?
100 g contains 1 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709234. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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