Grapefruit Nutrition facts
Grapefruit
Refreshing and delicious grapefruit is rich in phytonutrients like lycopene, vitamin-A, and β-carotene. The fruit is well known as 'fruit of the paradise' for its unique health-promoting as well as disease preventing properties, in particular among the health-conscious, fitness enthusiasts.
Scientific name: Citrus paradisi.
Citrus paradisi is a subtropical citrus tree. Botanically, it belongs to the large Rutaceae family of citrus fruits, of the genus: Citrus, and closely related to oranges.
Grapefruit is an evergreen, medium-sized tree grown for its fruit. It grows up to 15 meters in height and bears many yellow-orange fruits in clusters during each season. It is, in fact, a natural hybridization of pomelo and orange.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 42 Kcal | 2.3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.7 g | 8% |
| Protein | 0.77 g | 1% |
| Total Fat | 0.14 g | <1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.70 g | 4% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 13 µg | 3% |
| Niacin | 0.204 mg | 1.5% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 mg | 5% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.053 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 mg | 2.5% |
| Thiamin | 0.043 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1150 IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2 mg | 52% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 135 mg | 3% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.032 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.08 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 18 mg | 2.5% |
| Selenium | 0.1 µg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.07 mg | 1% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 686 µg | -- |
| Crypto-xanthin-ß | 73 µg | -- |
| Lycopene | 1419 µg | -- |