Pink Grapefruit and Fig
Benefits
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
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
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.70 g
99+
19.20 g
13
Fiber
1.60 g
30
2.90 g
21
Sugar
6.90 g
99+
16.30 g
5
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
58.00 mcg
10
7.00 mcg
29
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
22
0.06 mg
15
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
29
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
19
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
34
0.11 mg
12
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
13.00 mcg
22
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
31.20 mg
27
2.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.13 mg
34
0.11 mg
36
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
4.70 mcg
15
Lycopene
1,419.00 mcg
5
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
5.00 mcg
35
9.00 mcg
32
Choline
7.70 mg
12
4.70 mg
26
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
135.00 mg
99+
232.00 mg
30
Iron
0.08 mg
99+
0.37 mg
30
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
22.00 mg
20
35.00 mg
11
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
17.00 mg
17
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.15 mg
18
Phosphorus
18.00 mg
27
14.00 mg
32
Manganese
0.02 mg
99+
0.13 mg
25
Copper
0.03 mg
99+
0.07 mg
32
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.20 mcg
15
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
8.00 mg
31
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
29.00 mg
99+
144.00 mg
14
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
31.00 mg
4
Water Content
88.06 g
20
79.11 g
99+
Ash
0.36 g
35
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
74.00 kcal
10
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
42.00 kcal
18
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
71.42 kcal
9
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
249.00 kcal
30
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
69.00 kcal
15
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
39.00 kcal
36
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
360.00 kcal
5
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
450.00 kcal
1
Characteristics
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
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Pink, Red
Green, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Pink
Pink
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet, Tangy
Sweet
Origin
Barbados
Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
6-8
5-7
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Dry, 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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Ficus carica
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Order
Sapindales
Rosales
Family
Rutaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Citrus
Ficus
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 Not Available and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and Not Available 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.
