Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
  
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
  
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, 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
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
  
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
  
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 pains, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
  
Allergic reaction
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
No
  
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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
117.93 kcal
  
38
117.93 kcal
  
38
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
256.00 kcal
  
15
256.00 kcal
  
15
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Season
All seasons
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
  
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
White
  
White
  
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
  
Creamy Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Tart
  
Tart
  
Origin
Barbados
  
Barbados
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
  
Loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-8
  
6-8
  
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
  
Humid, Warm
  
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.
  
- 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.
  
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
  
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
  
Citrus paradisi
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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. × paradisi
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Citrus fruit