Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar, Unknown
  
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
  
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
  
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
  
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
  
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
Yes
  
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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
1,419.00 mcg
  
5
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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 Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
Not Available
  
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
  
19
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
  
14
Not Available
  
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Berry
  
Season
All seasons
  
Winter
  
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
  
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Not Available
  
Color
Pink, Red
  
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
  
Inside Color
Pink
  
Not Available
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Sweet, Tangy
  
Sweetish
  
Origin
Barbados
  
Central America, North America, Unknown
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-8
  
5-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
  
Cold, Sunny
  
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.
  
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Beer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
China
  
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
  
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Japan
  
UAE
  
Top Exporter
United States of America
  
India
  
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
  
Cucurbita Pepo
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Winter Squash
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Cucurbita
  
Species
C. × paradisi
  
Pepo
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Not Available
  
Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Sapota
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Sapota are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Sapota Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Sapota is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Sapota with peel is Not Available and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and Sapota 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 Sapota is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Sapota belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Sapota belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.