Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
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
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
Best Time to Eat
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
18.40 g
16
10.70 g
99+
Fiber
7.00 g
4
1.60 g
30
Sugar
Not Available
6.90 g
99+
Protein
0.66 g
99+
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.07
20
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
30.00 mcg
17
58.00 mcg
10
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
11
0.04 mg
22
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.06 mg
16
0.03 mg
29
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.20 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg
99+
0.26 mg
19
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.23 mg
6
0.05 mg
34
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
13.00 mcg
22
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.00 mg
23
31.20 mg
27
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.13 mg
34
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
Not Available
1,419.00 mcg
5
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
5.00 mcg
35
Choline
Not Available
7.70 mg
12
Fat
0.50 g
18
0.14 g
39
Minerals
Potassium
280.00 mg
21
135.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.60 mg
8
0.08 mg
99+
Sodium
6.00 mg
14
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
38.00 mg
9
22.00 mg
20
Magnesium
5.00 mg
30
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
18.00 mg
27
Manganese
Not Available
0.02 mg
99+
Copper
0.06 mg
36
0.03 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
85.00 mg
9
8.00 mg
31
Omega 6s
162.00 mg
12
29.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
79.80 g
99+
88.06 g
20
Ash
0.60 g
20
0.36 g
35
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
73.00 kcal
11
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
42.00 kcal
18
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal
12
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
200.00 kcal
4
39.00 kcal
36
Calories in Jam
280.00 kcal
12
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
320.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Red
Pink, Red
Inside Color
Magenta
Pink
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet, Tangy
Origin
Europe
Barbados
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
6-8
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Humid, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
Japan
Top Exporter
Not Available
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Dipsacales
Sapindales
Family
Adoxaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Citrus
Species
S. nigra
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Moschatel
Citrus fruit
