Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
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, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.70 g12.20 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.60 g4.60 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
6.90 g4.04 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.80 g0.39 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.070.03
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
58.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.01 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg0.30 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg0.06 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
13.00 mcg1.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
31.20 mg13.30 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.13 mg1.20 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg5.10 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
1,419.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
5.00 mcg91.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.70 mg5.50 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.14 g0.13 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
135.00 mg85.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.08 mg0.25 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
0.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
22.00 mg8.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
9.00 mg6.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.07 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
18.00 mg13.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.02 mg0.36 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.03 mg0.06 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcg0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
8.00 mg22.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
29.00 mg33.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
88.06 g87.13 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.36 g0.20 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA46.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
42.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA42.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA308.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA151.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
39.00 kcal54.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal164.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Seedless Variety
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Color
Pink, Red
Red
Inside Color
Pink
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sweet, Tangy
Bitter, Tart
Origin
Barbados
North America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-84.5-5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Warm
Facts
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.
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
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
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
Japan
Europe
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Not Available
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Citrus
Vaccinium
Species
C. × paradisi
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Heath