Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
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
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
NA
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
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
NA
Allergic reaction
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, 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 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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Inside Color
White
Creamy Yellow
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Barbados
Soil Type
NA
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Humid, Warm
Facts about
NA
- 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
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
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Clusiaceae
Rutaceae
Species
G. mangostana
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and White Grapefruit
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and White Grapefruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and White Grapefruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and White Grapefruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and White Grapefruit with peel is 63.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 33.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and White Grapefruit is Malpighiales and Sapindales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.