Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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)
Phytosterol
Not Available
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
Not Available
Type
Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
No Types
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Color
Scarlet red
Pink, Red
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Sweet, Tangy
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Humid, Warm
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
- 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.
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Japan
Top Exporter
China
United States of America
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Wolfberry
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Species
L. barbarum
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Gojiberry and Pink Grapefruit
We might think that Gojiberry and Pink Grapefruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Pink Grapefruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Pink Grapefruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Pink Grapefruit with peel is 32.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry and Pink Grapefruit is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.