Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
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
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
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, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.70 g15.90 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.60 g6.50 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
6.90 g9.36 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.80 g1.88 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.070.12
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
58.00 mcg15.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.09 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg0.43 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg0.21 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg0.04 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
13.00 mcg17.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
31.20 mg43.90 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.13 mg0.15 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
1,419.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
5.00 mcg129.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.70 mg8.40 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.14 g0.86 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
135.00 mg486.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.08 mg0.86 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
0.00 mg10.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
22.00 mg62.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
9.00 mg20.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.07 mg0.17 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
18.00 mg19.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.02 mg0.14 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.03 mg0.10 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcg0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
8.00 mg47.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
29.00 mg124.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
88.06 g80.80 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.36 g0.50 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA71.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
42.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NANA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
39.00 kcal130.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal245.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal392.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Citrus
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Seedless Variety
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Color
Pink, Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Pink
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sweet, Tangy
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Barbados
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-86-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Cold, 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.
- The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
- The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
- There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Japan
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Fortunella margarita
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Citrus
Species
C. × paradisi
C. japonica
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit