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
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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 g13.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.10 g0.50 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
7.31 g3.90 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.69 g2.30 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.080.17
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg150.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.11 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg2.80 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mgNA
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mgNA
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
10.00 mcgNA
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
33.30 mg28.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.13 mg0.50 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcgNA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
10.00 mcgNA
0
834
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Choline
7.70 mg2.00 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.10 g0.00 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
148.00 mg170.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.06 mg1.30 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
0.00 mgNA
0
1556
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Calcium
12.00 mg12.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
9.00 mg8.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.07 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
8.00 mg39.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.01 mg0.40 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.05 mg0.10 mg
0
2
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Selenium
1.40 mcgNA
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mgNA
0
318
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Omega 6s
19.00 mgNA
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
90.48 gNA
0
95.23
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Ash
0.33 g0.80 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA77.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
33.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
117.93 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
37.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
39.00 kcal60.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
256.00 kcal238.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
376.00 kcal320.00 kcal
80
450
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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
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Color
White
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Tart
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Origin
Barbados
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
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Soil pH
6-85-6.1
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
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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.
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In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
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Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
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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