White Grapefruit and Physalis
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
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
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Unknown
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
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
8.41 g
99+
13.30 g
36
Fiber
1.10 g
35
0.50 g
40
Sugar
7.31 g
99+
3.90 g
99+
Protein
0.69 g
99+
2.30 g
8
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
18
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
150.00 mcg
5
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg
99+
2.80 mg
1
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg
16
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
10.00 mcg
25
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
33.30 mg
25
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.13 mg
34
0.50 mg
19
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
10.00 mcg
31
Not Available
Choline
7.70 mg
12
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
148.00 mg
99+
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.06 mg
99+
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
Not Available
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
8.00 mg
40
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.01 mg
99+
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.05 mg
99+
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
1.40 mcg
5
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
Not Available
Omega 6s
19.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
90.48 g
10
Not Available
Ash
0.33 g
36
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
77.00 kcal
9
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
33.00 kcal
21
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
117.93 kcal
38
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
37.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
39.00 kcal
36
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
256.00 kcal
15
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
376.00 kcal
6
320.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
White
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Tart
NA
Origin
Barbados
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
NA
Soil pH
6-8
5-6.1
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
NA
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
NA
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
Europe
Netherlands
Top Exporter
United States of America
Colombia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Not Available
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Citrus
Physalis
Species
C. × paradisi
Physalis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between White Grapefruit and Physalis
We might think that White Grapefruit and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. White Grapefruit and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between White Grapefruit and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh White Grapefruit and Physalis with peel is Not Available and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 33.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, White Grapefruit and Physalis belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of White Grapefruit and Physalis is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
