Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
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, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, 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, Treatment of dandruff
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, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, 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
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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Color
Pink, Red
Brown, Green
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Sweet, Tangy
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Cold, Sunny
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.
- The name Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
- Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Japan
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
Citrus Paradisi
Actinidia deliciosa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
C. × paradisi
A. deliciosa
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Kiwi
Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Green Kiwi
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Green Kiwi with peel is 42.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and Green Kiwi 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 Green Kiwi is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.