Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
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
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, 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, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Color
Pink, Red
Purple, Yellow
Taste
Sweet, Tangy
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Barbados
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Frost free, Sunny, 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.
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
Top Producer
China
Brazil
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Top Importer
Japan
Brazil
Top Exporter
United States of America
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Passiflora edulis
Synonym
Not Available
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Passifloraceae
Species
C. × paradisi
P. edulis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Passion Flower
Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Passionfruit
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Passionfruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and Passionfruit belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pink Grapefruit and Passionfruit is Sapindales and Malpighiales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.