Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
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, 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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Inside Color
Pink
Creamy Yellow
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Humid, Warm
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.
- February is known as National Grapefruit Month.
- It is called as state fruit of texas.
- No mechanical devices are used while picking grapefruits, they are always handpicked.
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Japan
Europe
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Species
C. × paradisi
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and White Grapefruit
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and White Grapefruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and White Grapefruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and White Grapefruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and White Grapefruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and 33.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and White Grapefruit 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 White Grapefruit is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.