Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
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-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
NA
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
NA
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)
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Origin
Barbados
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
NA
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
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Thailand
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Not Available
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
C. × paradisi
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between White Grapefruit and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that White Grapefruit and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. White Grapefruit and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between White Grapefruit and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh White Grapefruit and Purple Mangosteen with peel is Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 33.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, White Grapefruit and Purple Mangosteen 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 White Grapefruit and Purple Mangosteen is Sapindales and Malpighiales respectively. White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.