Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
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
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Unknown
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)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Pink, Red
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Pink
Greyish-white
Taste
Sweet, Tangy
Sour, Sweet
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
Top Producer
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Japan
Singapore
Top Exporter
United States of America
Thailand
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Not Available
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
C. × paradisi
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Rambutan
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Rambutan with peel is Not Available and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.