Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Color
Purplish black
Pink, Red
Inside Color
Magenta
Pink
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet, Tangy
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, South America
Barbados
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm to hot climate
Humid, Warm
Facts about
- There are around 2000 varieties of blackberries throughout the world.
- 80-85 degrees is the ideal temperature for its production.
- Leaves of blackberry tree are used to treat sore throats and mild inflammation of the gums.
- Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
- It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
- This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Japan
Top Exporter
Mexico
United States of America
Botanical Name
Rubus Fruticosus
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
Rubus fruticosus
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Rose
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Blackberry and Pink Grapefruit
We might think that Blackberry and Pink Grapefruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackberry and Pink Grapefruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackberry and Pink Grapefruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackberry and Pink Grapefruit with peel is 43.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackberry and Pink Grapefruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blackberry and Pink Grapefruit is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.