Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, 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
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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)
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
Melon
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Color
Pink, Red
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Pink
Light Green
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
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.
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
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Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Cucumis melo
Synonym
Citrus Paradisi
Cucumis Melo Inodorus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
C. × paradisi
C. melo
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Gourd
Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Honeydew
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Honeydew are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Honeydew Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Honeydew is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Honeydew with peel is 42.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and Honeydew 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 Honeydew is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.