Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
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
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
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
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
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
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.30 g8.41 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
0.50 g1.10 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
3.90 g7.31 g
0
63.35
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Protein
2.30 g0.69 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.170.08
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg0.27 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
NA0.28 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
NA0.04 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NA10.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg33.30 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg0.13 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA10.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
2.00 mg7.70 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.00 g0.10 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg148.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.30 mg0.06 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
NA0.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
12.00 mg12.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
8.00 mg9.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.07 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
39.00 mg8.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.40 mg0.01 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.05 mg
0
2
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Selenium
NA1.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
NA5.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
NA19.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
NA90.48 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.80 g0.33 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA33.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA117.93 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA37.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal39.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal256.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal376.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Seedless Variety
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Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
White
Inside Color
Orange
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
NA
Tart
Origin
Chile, Peru
Barbados
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.16-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
NA
Humid, Warm
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
NA
China
Other Countries
NA
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Netherlands
Europe
Top Exporter
Colombia
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Physalis
Citrus
Species
Physalis
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit