Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
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 revitalization
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
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, 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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Color
Purple, Yellow
White
Inside Color
Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Barbados
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
Humid, Warm
Facts about
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
- February is known as National Grapefruit Month.
- It is called as state fruit of texas.
- No mechanical devices are used while picking grapefruits, they are always handpicked.
Top Producer
Brazil
China
Other Countries
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Brazil
Europe
Top Exporter
Ecuador
United States of America
Botanical Name
Passiflora edulis
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Citrus Paradisi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Passifloraceae
Rutaceae
Species
P. edulis
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Passion Flower
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Passionfruit and White Grapefruit
We might think that Passionfruit and White Grapefruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Passionfruit and White Grapefruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Passionfruit and White Grapefruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Passionfruit and White Grapefruit with peel is 97.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 97.00 kcal and 33.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Passionfruit and White Grapefruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Passionfruit and White Grapefruit is Malpighiales and Sapindales respectively. Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family and White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species and White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.