Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
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, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Texture
Succulent
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet, Tangy
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Barbados
Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Cold
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.
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Japan
Germany
Top Exporter
United States of America
Poland
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Prunus cerasus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
C. × paradisi
P. cerasus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose
Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Sour Cherry
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Sour Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Sour Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Sour Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Sour Cherry with peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.