Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
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
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
NA
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
8.41 g14.00 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.10 g1.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
7.31 g8.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.69 g2.00 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.080.14
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcgNA
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.05 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg0.16 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mgNA
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mgNA
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
10.00 mcgNA
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
33.30 mg9.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.13 mgNA
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcgNA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
10.00 mcgNA
0
834
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Choline
7.70 mgNA
0
14.2
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Fat
0.10 g0.40 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
148.00 mgNA
42
840
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Iron
0.06 mg0.65 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
0.00 mgNA
0
1556
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Calcium
12.00 mg8.80 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
9.00 mgNA
0
92
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Zinc
0.07 mgNA
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
8.00 mg36.10 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.01 mgNA
0
3.3
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Copper
0.05 mgNA
0
2
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Selenium
1.40 mcgNA
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mgNA
0
318
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Omega 6s
19.00 mgNA
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
90.48 g87.00 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.33 g0.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA60.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
33.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
117.93 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
37.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
39.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
256.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
376.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Seedless Variety
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Color
White
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Tart
Bland
Origin
Barbados
Central America, Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
NA
Soil pH
6-85.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
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Facts
Facts about
- 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.
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In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
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Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
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Top Importer
Europe
China
Top Exporter
United States of America
Vietnam
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Not Available
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
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Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Citrus
Hylocereus
Species
C. × paradisi
H. undatus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Cactus