The sugar content of dragon fruit is relatively high, with each 100 grams of dragon fruit containing approximately between 13 and 14 grams of sugar. Dragon fruit and kiwi are on the tart side, but their sugar content is much higher than watermelon. But dragon fruit has a glycemic index of 25, making it a low glycemic index fruit.

And dragon fruit contains a lot of dietary fiber and water, after eating can play a good sense of satiety, so that can reduce the intake of other high-calorie food. In addition, dragon fruit has a very good laxative effect, after consumption can accelerate the body's garbage toxin discharge, so on the weight loss is very helpful.

The main value of dragon fruit

The dragon fruit is sweet and flat, the main nutrients are protein, dietary fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin C, iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, potassium and so on. Rich in a lot of pulp fiber, rich in carotene, vitamin B1, B2, B3, B12, C, etc., the kernel (black sesame seeds) is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and other minerals.

The dragon fruit is not only sweet flavor, but also has a high nutritional value, it is set in the fruit, buds, vegetables, medicine advantages in one. Not only is it nutritious and unique, it has few pests and diseases, and can grow normally without the use of almost any pesticides. Therefore, dragon fruit is a kind of green, environmentally friendly fruit and has a certain effect of health care nutritious food.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia - Dragon Fruit