Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
  
Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
  
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
  
Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of migraine
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
  
Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, 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, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
  
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Might slow down the process of blood clotting
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
No
  
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
  
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lycopene
1,419.00 mcg
  
5
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
250.00 kcal
  
29
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
  
19
260.00 kcal
  
14
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
  
14
283.00 kcal
  
26
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Berry
  
Season
All seasons
  
Autumn, Summer
  
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
  
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz and Zinfandel
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Pink, Red
  
Green, Red
  
Inside Color
Pink
  
Light Green
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Sweet, Tangy
  
Sweet-Sour
  
Origin
Barbados
  
Western Asia, Central Europe
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Vines
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
  
Clay loam, Sandy loam
  
Soil pH
6-8
  
5.5-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
  
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.
  
- If left alone, a grapevine can spread 50 feet and even more.
- There are more than 8,000 varieties of grape worldwide.
- They are available in 7 different colors: red, green, white, black, purple, blue and golden.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Spain
  
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
  
Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Chile, France, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Japan
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
United States of America
  
Chile
  
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
  
Vitis vinifera
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Vitales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Vitaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Vitis
  
Species
C. × paradisi
  
Vitis vinifera
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Grape