Pink Grapefruit and Gooseberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, 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
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
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 acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier 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
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Gastric irritation
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), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.70 g
99+
10.18 g
99+
Fiber
1.60 g
30
4.30 g
13
Sugar
6.90 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
0.80 g
37
0.88 g
31
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
58.00 mcg
10
15.00 mcg
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
22
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
29
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg
19
0.29 mg
15
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
34
0.08 mg
20
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
13.00 mcg
22
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
31.20 mg
27
27.70 mg
33
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.13 mg
34
0.37 mg
21
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Lycopene
1,419.00 mcg
5
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
5.00 mcg
35
Not Available
Choline
7.70 mg
12
Not Available
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.58 g
15
Minerals
Potassium
135.00 mg
99+
198.00 mg
36
Iron
0.08 mg
99+
0.31 mg
34
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
22.00 mg
20
25.00 mg
18
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
18.00 mg
27
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.02 mg
99+
0.14 mg
23
Copper
0.03 mg
99+
0.07 mg
32
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
8.00 mg
31
46.00 mg
17
Omega 6s
29.00 mg
99+
271.00 mg
6
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
88.06 g
20
87.87 g
22
Ash
0.36 g
35
0.49 g
27
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
42.00 kcal
18
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
73.00 kcal
14
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
39.00 kcal
36
40.00 kcal
35
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
150.00 kcal
33
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
240.00 kcal
38
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Pink, Red
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Pink
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Crispy
Taste
Sweet, Tangy
Astringent
Origin
Barbados
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Loamy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-8
6-6.8
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.
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Germany
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Top Importer
Japan
Not Available
Top Exporter
United States of America
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Ribes uva-crispa
Synonym
Not Available
Ribes grossularia
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
Family
Rutaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Citrus
Ribes
Species
C. × paradisi
R. uva-crispa
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Saxifrage
Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Gooseberry
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Gooseberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Gooseberry with peel is Not Available and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and Gooseberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pink Grapefruit and Gooseberry is Sapindales and Saxifragales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
