{"data":{"name":"Dragon fruit","slug":"dragon-fruit","scientific_name":"Hylocereus undatus","alternate_names":["Pitaya\/saniata"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Dragon fruit (pitaya) is a sweet, colorful fruit that\u2019s often eaten as a fresh snack or added to fruit bowls. For every 100g, it provides about 66 kcal and 2g dietary fiber, with 13.2g carbohydrates and very low fat.","common_uses_philippines":["Dragon fruit is usually eaten as fresh fruit","but you can also find it in fruit salads","halo-halo toppings","smoothies","and yogurt bowls","as well as in mixed fruit desserts."],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":63},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":66,"protein_g":1,"fat_g":1,"saturated_fat_g":0.06,"carbohydrates_g":13.2,"fiber_g":2,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":18,"potassium_mg":268},"other_nutrients":{"arachidic_acid_g":0,"behenic_acid_g":0,"beta_carotene_ug":1,"calcium_mg":10,"capric_acid_g":0,"caproic_acid_g":0,"caprylic_acid_g":0,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.4,"lauric_acid_g":0,"lignoceric_acid_g":0,"linoleic_acid_g":0.47,"linolenic_acid_g":0.08,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.09,"myristic_acid_g":0,"oleic_acid_g":0.09,"palmitic_acid_g":0.03,"phosphorus_mg":32,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.55,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"stearic_acid_g":0.02,"total_ash_g":0.7,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.64,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.3,"vitamin_c_mg":17,"water_g":84.1,"zinc_mg":0.3},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/2 cup","weight_g":75,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Dragon fruit can support everyday health because of its fiber, which helps keep your digestion regular and can make you feel fuller between meals. It\u2019s also naturally low in sodium (about 18mg per 100g) and has minimal fat, so it\u2019s a good option for building balanced snacks. The carbohydrates are there, but the fiber helps balance how your body uses them\u2014so it fits well when you pair it with protein or nuts and keep portions reasonable for your daily meals and snacks.","healthier_tips":["For snacks: aim for about 1 cup (or ~100\u2013150g) with plain yogurt or a small handful of nuts to add protein and stay satisfied.","If you\u2019re adding it to smoothies, keep the base simple (no extra sugar syrup). Use whole fruit instead of juice.","For meals: use it as a fruit side after lunch or dinner, not as the only \u201cmain\u201d food.","Watch toppings\u2014sweetened condensed milk, honey, or flavored cream can quickly add extra sugar and calories."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/dragon-fruit?agent=true"}}}