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 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
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
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
Color
Pink, Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Taste
Sweet, Tangy
Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Cold, 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 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.
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
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Fortunella margarita
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Species
C. × paradisi
C. japonica
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Kumquat
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Kumquat with peel is Not Available and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.