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Pink Grapefruit and Red Currant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

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, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

10.70 g13.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.60 g4.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

6.90 g7.37 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.070.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

58.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.26 mg0.06 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

13.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

31.20 mg41.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.13 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg11.00 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 mcg47.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.70 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.14 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

135.00 mg275.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.08 mg1.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

22.00 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

18.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.02 mg0.19 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.03 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

8.00 mg35.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

29.00 mg53.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

15.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

88.06 g83.95 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.36 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

42.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

42.00 kcal56.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

31.00 kcal56.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

326.00 kcal308.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

32.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

39.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal165.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry

Season

All seasons
Summer

Varieties

Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

Color

Pink, Red
Red

Inside Color

Pink
Red

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Juicy

Taste

Sweet, Tangy
Sour, Tart

Origin

Barbados
Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-86-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Humid, Warm
Cold

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.
  • The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Russia

Other Countries

Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

Japan
Germany

Top Exporter

United States of America
Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus paradisi
Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Citrus Paradisi
Ribes Rubrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Saxifragales

Family

Rutaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Citrus
Ribes

Species

C. × paradisi
R. rubrum

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Saxifrage

Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Red Currant with peel is 42.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Sapindales and Saxifragales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.