Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Gives you energy
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
Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
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Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Citrus
Citrus, Tree fruit
Varieties
Jamaican Tangelo
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Color
Orange, Yellow
Pink, Red
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Pink
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid, Warm
Facts about
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
- 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.
Top Producer
Jamaica
China
Other Countries
United States of America
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Japan
Top Exporter
Jamaica
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Citrus Paradisi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Ugli fruit and Pink Grapefruit
We might think that Ugli fruit and Pink Grapefruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Pink Grapefruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Pink Grapefruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Pink Grapefruit with peel is 45.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Pink 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 Ugli fruit and Pink Grapefruit is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.