Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair
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
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
No
Not Available
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
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)
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Magenta
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Europe
Not Available
Top Exporter
United States of America
Not Available
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Dipsacales
Family
Rutaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
C. × paradisi
S. nigra
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Moschatel
Difference Between White Grapefruit and Elderberry
We might think that White Grapefruit and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. White Grapefruit and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between White Grapefruit and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh White Grapefruit and Elderberry with peel is Not Available and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 33.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, White Grapefruit and Elderberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of White Grapefruit and Elderberry is Sapindales and Dipsacales respectively. White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.