Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
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
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Color
Pink, Red
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Hot, Warm
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.
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Exporter
United States of America
United Arab Emirates
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Arecidae
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Species
C. × paradisi
P. dactylifera
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Palm
Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Date
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Date with peel is Not Available and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and Date belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pink Grapefruit and Date is Sapindales and Arecales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.