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Pink Grapefruit
Pink Grapefruit

Physalis
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Pink Grapefruit and Physalis

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension

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
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
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Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
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Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

10.70 g13.30 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.60 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

6.90 g3.90 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g2.30 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.070.17
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

58.00 mcg150.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.11 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg2.80 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.62 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

13.00 mcg10.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

31.20 mg28.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.13 mg0.50 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.50 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 mcg335.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.70 mg2.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.14 g0.00 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

135.00 mg170.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.08 mg1.30 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

22.00 mg12.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg8.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

18.00 mg39.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.02 mg0.40 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.03 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.90 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

8.00 mg60.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

29.00 mg80.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

15.00 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

88.06 g92.70 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.36 g0.80 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

42.00 kcal77.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

42.00 kcal36.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

31.00 kcal53.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

326.00 kcal92.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

32.00 kcal53.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

39.00 kcal60.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal238.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal320.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable

Season

All seasons
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

Seedless Variety

Color

Pink, Red
Bright Yellow, Orange

Inside Color

Pink
Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Juicy

Taste

Sweet, Tangy
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Origin

Barbados
Chile, Peru

Grows on

Trees
Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained
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Soil pH

6-85-6.1
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Humid, Warm
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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.
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
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Other Countries

Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
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Top Importer

Japan
Netherlands

Top Exporter

United States of America
Colombia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus paradisi
Physalis Peruviana

Synonym

Citrus Paradisi
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Asteridae

Order

Sapindales
Solanales

Family

Rutaceae
Solanaceae

Genus

Citrus
Physalis

Species

C. × paradisi
Physalis

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Physalis

We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Physalis is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Physalis with peel is 42.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and Physalis belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pink Grapefruit and Physalis is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.