Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or 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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Color
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Dark red, Light pink-red
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Red
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
India, Iran
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Dry, Hot
Facts about
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
United States of America
India
Botanical Name
Citrus maxima
Punica granatum
Synonym
Citrus grandis
Punica malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Lythraceae
Species
C. maxima
P. granatum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Pomegranate
Difference Between Pomelo and Pomegranate
We might think that Pomelo and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomelo and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomelo and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomelo and Pomegranate with peel is 38.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomelo and Pomegranate belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pomelo and Pomegranate is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.