The sugar content of dragon fruit is 14% per 100g.
The sweetness of dragon fruit is relatively light, but the sugar content of dragon fruit is not too low, about 14%. It is higher than the sugar content of apples and lower than that of pears, and much lower compared to fruits such as bananas and durian, which belong to the low-sugar fruit series. It is generally recommended that if blood sugar control is normal, you can consume dragon fruit in moderation between meals, not more than 100 grams per day.
The efficacy of dragon fruit
1, high anthocyanin content in dragon fruit. Anthocyanin is an antioxidant, which has antioxidant, anti-free radical, anti-aging effect.
2, dragon fruit is rich in general fruits and vegetables less plant-based albumin, this active albumin will automatically combine with the heavy metal ions in the body, through the excretory system out of the body, so as to play a role in detoxification. In addition, it has a protective effect on the stomach lining.
3, dragon fruit is rich in vitamin C, can eliminate oxygen free radicals, has the role of whitening the skin.
Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia - Dragon Fruit