Purple Mangosteen and Pomelo
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
NA
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
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)
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.60 g
23
9.62 g
99+
Fiber
Not Available
1.00 g
36
Protein
0.50 g
99+
0.76 g
38
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
10.00 mcg
27
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
18
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
18
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg
99+
0.22 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.03 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.03 mcg
35
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.20 mg
99+
61.00 mg
12
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.04 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
48.00 mg
99+
216.00 mg
34
Iron
0.17 mg
99+
0.11 mg
99+
Sodium
7.00 mg
12
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
5.49 mg
40
4.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
13.90 mg
21
6.00 mg
29
Zinc
0.12 mg
21
0.08 mg
25
Phosphorus
9.21 mg
38
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.02 mg
99+
Copper
0.07 mg
33
0.05 mg
99+
Fatty Acids
Sterol
Water Content
81.00 g
99+
89.10 g
14
Ash
Not Available
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal
16
38.00 kcal
33
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
73.00 kcal
14
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
43.00 kcal
34
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
290.00 kcal
22
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Citrus, Tropical
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Purple
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
NA
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
5-6
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
China
Other Countries
NA
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Citrus maxima
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Citrus grandis
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Clusiaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Garcinia
Citrus
Species
G. mangostana
C. maxima
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Pomelo
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Pomelo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Pomelo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Pomelo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Pomelo with peel is 63.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Pomelo belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Purple Mangosteen and Pomelo is Malpighiales and Sapindales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
