Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, 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
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
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, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Color
Pink, Red
Green, Purple, Red
Origin
Barbados
Western Asia
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Dry, 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.
- Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
- The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
- Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
Japan
France
Top Exporter
United States of America
Turkey
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Ficus carica
Synonym
Citrus Paradisi
Ficus Carica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Species
C. × paradisi
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Mulberry
Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Fig
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Fig with peel is 42.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and Fig belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pink Grapefruit and Fig is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.