Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
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, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Color
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Pink, Red
Origin
North America
Barbados
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Humid, Warm
Facts about
- "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
- The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
- 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
Canada
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
Japan
Top Exporter
Chile
United States of America
Botanical Name
Gaylussacia brachycera
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Vaccinium Corymbosum
Citrus Paradisi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Rutaceae
Species
G. brachycera
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Heath
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Huckleberry and Pink Grapefruit
We might think that Huckleberry and Pink Grapefruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Huckleberry and Pink Grapefruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Huckleberry and Pink Grapefruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and Pink Grapefruit with peel is 37.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 52.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry and Pink Grapefruit is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.