Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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, Sore throat treatment
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, Hives, 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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart
Texture
Succulent
Crunchy
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.
- The word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
- In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
- National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Japan
Russia
Top Exporter
United States of America
Poland
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Prunus avium
Synonym
Citrus Paradisi
Prunus avium
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
C. × paradisi
P. avium
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose
Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Sweet Cherry
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Sweet Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Sweet Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Sweet Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Sweet Cherry with peel is 42.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and Sweet 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 Sweet Cherry is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.