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Pink Grapefruit and Papaya


Papaya and Pink Grapefruit


Benefits

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
  
  

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  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
No  

Lactating Women
No  
Yes  

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  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
10.70 g  
99+
10.82 g  
99+

Fiber
1.60 g  
32
1.70 g  
31

Sugar
6.90 g  
99+
7.82 g  
99+

Protein
0.80 g  
37
0.50 g  
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07  
20
0.05  
22

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
58.00 mcg  
12
47.00 mcg  
15

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
22
0.02 mg  
36

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
29
0.03 mg  
32

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg  
99+
0.36 mg  
40

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.26 mg  
22
0.19 mg  
37

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg  
34
0.04 mg  
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
13.00 mcg  
22
38.00 mcg  
5

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
31.20 mg  
27
62.00 mg  
11

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.13 mg  
39
0.30 mg  
27

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg  
99+
2.60 mcg  
25

Lycopene
1,419.00 mcg  
5
1,828.00 mcg  
4

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
5.00 mcg  
39
89.00 mcg  
17

Choline
7.70 mg  
15
6.10 mg  
23

Fat
0.14 g  
39
0.26 g  
30

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
135.00 mg  
99+
182.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.08 mg  
99+
0.25 mg  
40

Sodium
0.00 mg  
21
8.00 mg  
11

Calcium
22.00 mg  
21
20.00 mg  
23

Magnesium
9.00 mg  
26
21.00 mg  
12

Zinc
0.07 mg  
26
0.08 mg  
25

Phosphorus
18.00 mg  
27
10.00 mg  
37

Manganese
0.02 mg  
99+
0.04 mg  
99+

Copper
0.03 mg  
99+
0.11 mg  
19

Selenium
0.10 mcg  
16
0.10 mcg  
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
8.00 mg  
35
47.00 mg  
18

Omega 6s
29.00 mg  
99+
11.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
15.00 mg  
13
16.00 mg  
12

Water Content
88.06 g  
22
88.00 g  
23

Ash
0.36 g  
36
0.60 g  
21

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
42.00 kcal  
39
43.00 kcal  
38

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
42.00 kcal  
37
43.00 kcal  
36

Calories in Frozen Form
31.00 kcal  
99+
39.28 kcal  
39

Calories in Dried Form
326.00 kcal  
17
258.00 kcal  
40

Calories in Canned Form
32.00 kcal  
99+
57.00 kcal  
29

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
39.00 kcal  
38
57.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal  
19
260.00 kcal  
14

Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal  
16
220.00 kcal  
99+

Characteristics

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  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Pink, Red  
Orange, Yellow  

Inside Color
Pink  
Orange  

Shape
Round  
Oval  

Texture
Succulent  
Fleshy  

Taste
Sweet, Tangy  
Luscious, Sweet  

Origin
Barbados  
Mexico, Central America  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained  
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained  

Soil pH
6-8  
4.5-8  

Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm  
Warm, Without frosts  

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.
  
  • 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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
No  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China  
India  

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  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi  
Carica papaya  

Synonym
Citrus Paradisi  
Carica Papaya  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Dillenhidae  

Order
Sapindales  
Brassicales  

Family
Rutaceae  
Caricaceae  

Genus
Citrus  
Carica  

Species
C. × paradisi  
C. papaya  

Generic Group
Citrus fruit  
Papaya  

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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.

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