Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
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
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
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
Along with meal, 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.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Pink, Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Origin
Barbados
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- 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.
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
Japan
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Citrus Paradisi
Diospyros virginiana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
C. × paradisi
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and American Persimmon
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and American Persimmon with peel is 42.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pink Grapefruit and American Persimmon is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.