Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
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 oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Regulates hair growth
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
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
Winter
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Color
Pink, Red
Green, Yellow
Texture
Succulent
Crunchy
Origin
Barbados
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
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.
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Japan
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Argentina
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Citrus Paradisi
C. vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
C. × paradisi
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose
Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Quince
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Quince 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 Quince 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 Quince is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.