White Grapefruit and Pomelo
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
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
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects 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
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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, 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
8.41 g
99+
9.62 g
99+
Fiber
1.10 g
35
1.00 g
36
Sugar
7.31 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
0.69 g
99+
0.76 g
38
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
18
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg
99+
0.22 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg
16
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
10.00 mcg
25
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
33.30 mg
25
61.00 mg
12
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.13 mg
34
Not Available
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
Not Available
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.04 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
148.00 mg
99+
216.00 mg
34
Iron
0.06 mg
99+
0.11 mg
99+
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
4.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
6.00 mg
29
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.08 mg
25
Phosphorus
8.00 mg
40
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
0.01 mg
99+
0.02 mg
99+
Copper
0.05 mg
99+
0.05 mg
99+
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
89.10 g
14
Ash
0.33 g
36
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
38.00 kcal
33
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
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
37.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
39.00 kcal
36
43.00 kcal
34
Calories in Jam
256.00 kcal
15
Not Available
Calories in Pie
376.00 kcal
6
290.00 kcal
22
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Citrus, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
White
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Tart
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Barbados
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
6-8
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Warm
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.
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
United States of America
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Citrus maxima
Synonym
Not Available
Citrus grandis
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Citrus
Species
C. × paradisi
C. maxima
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between White Grapefruit and Pomelo
We might think that White Grapefruit and Pomelo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. White Grapefruit and Pomelo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between White Grapefruit and Pomelo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh White Grapefruit and Pomelo with peel is Not Available and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 33.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, White Grapefruit and Pomelo belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of White Grapefruit and Pomelo is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
