Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, 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-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier 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
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
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)
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
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Taste
Sweet, Tangy
Crunchy, Sweet
Origin
Barbados
China, Japan
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Cold, Hot, 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.
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Japan
Europe
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Pyrus communis
Synonym
Citrus Paradisi
Pyrus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
C. × paradisi
P. communis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose
Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Pear
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Pear are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Pear Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Pear is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Pear with peel is 42.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and Pear 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 Pear is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Pear belongs to Rosaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.