Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
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-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, 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, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, 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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
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, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Color
Pink, Red
Orange, Yellow
Taste
Sweet, Tangy
Luscious, Sweet
Origin
Barbados
Mexico, Central America
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Warm, Without frosts
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.
- Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
- Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
- Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Top Importer
Japan
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Mexico
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Carica papaya
Synonym
Citrus Paradisi
Carica Papaya
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Rutaceae
Caricaceae
Species
C. × paradisi
C. papaya
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Papaya
Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Papaya
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Papaya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Papaya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Papaya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Papaya with peel is 42.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and Papaya 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 Papaya is Sapindales and Brassicales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.