Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Protects 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
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.70 g10.60 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.60 g1.70 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
6.90 g7.90 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.80 g1.10 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.070.10
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
58.00 mcg17.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg1.13 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg0.19 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg0.03 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
13.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
31.20 mg5.40 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.13 mg0.77 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg2.20 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 mcg130.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.70 mg6.20 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.14 g0.32 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
135.00 mg201.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.08 mg0.28 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
0.00 mg0.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
22.00 mg6.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
9.00 mg9.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.07 mg0.17 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
18.00 mg26.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.02 mg0.05 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.03 mg0.09 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 mg2.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
29.00 mg111.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
88.06 g87.60 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
NA44.00 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
NA259.00 kcal
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 kcal70.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal175.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal333.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Seedless Variety
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Color
Pink, Red
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Pink
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Sweet, Tangy
Sweet
Origin
Barbados
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-86-6.8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Sunny, 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 name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
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
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Japan
Germany
Top Exporter
United States of America
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Prunus persica
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Rosales
Family
Rutaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Citrus
Prunus
Species
C. × paradisi
P. persica
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose