Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
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, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
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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
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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)
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
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Origin
Barbados
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
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Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
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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.
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
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Top Importer
Japan
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Thailand
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Citrus Paradisi
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
C. × paradisi
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 42.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Sapindales and Malpighiales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.