Fruit

How much fiber is in dragon fruit?

Dragon Fruit has 5.3 g of fiber per 1 medium (170 g). That is 19% of the daily value and a high amount for a fruit.

5.3g

per 1 medium

3.1g

per 100 g

19%

daily value

#5of 39

fruits

Soluble vs insoluble

Soluble 1.5g 28% Insoluble 3.8g 72%

The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.

About dragon fruit and fiber

A medium dragon fruit provides 5.3 grams of fiber, mostly from the thousands of tiny black seeds. It is low FODMAP and one of the higher-fiber tropical fruits.

Counts toward plant diversityLow FODMAP at this serving

How dragon fruit compares to other fruits

Per typical serving. The highest fruit in the database is raspberries at 8 g.

Food	Serving	Fiber	Per 100 g	% DV
Blackberries	1 cup	7.6 g	5.3 g	27%
Persimmon	1 medium	6 g	3.6 g	21%
Pear	1 medium	5.5 g	3.1 g	20%
Dragon Fruit	1 medium	5.3 g	3.1 g	19%
Dried Figs	1/4 cup	4.7 g	9.4 g	17%
Avocado	1/2 medium	4.6 g	6.8 g	16%
Apple	1 medium	4.4 g	2.4 g	16%

All 39 fruits ranked by fiber

Servings to reach a daily goal

5×

servings of dragon fruit to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women

8×

servings of dragon fruit to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men

Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.

USDA entries for dragon fruit

Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.

USDA description	Fiber / 100 g	Soluble	Insoluble
Dragon fruit	1.8 g	–	–

Frequently asked questions

How much fiber is in dragon fruit?

1 medium of dragon fruit, about 170 grams, contains 5.3 grams of dietary fiber. That is 3.1 grams of fiber per 100 grams and 19% of the 28 gram daily value.

Is dragon fruit high in fiber?

Yes. At 5.3 g per serving, dragon fruit ranks 5 of 39 fruits in the FiberUp database and 31 of 198 foods overall.

Is the fiber in dragon fruit soluble or insoluble?

About 28% of the fiber in dragon fruit is soluble (1.5 g) and 72% is insoluble (3.8 g). Soluble fiber forms a gel that slows digestion and feeds gut bacteria; insoluble fiber adds bulk and speeds transit.

How many servings of dragon fruit would reach a daily fiber goal?

It would take about 5 servings to reach 25 g (the adequate intake for adult women) and 8 servings to reach 38 g (adult men). Spreading fiber across several foods is easier and better for gut bacteria diversity.

Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.