Grape fruit belongs to citrus family. Taste wise it is bitter and tart as compared to the orange. It is a refreshing juice indeed. The grapefruit without seeds has more amounts of sugar, calcium and phosphorus. Nutritious value is subject to change with its colours (white, pink or red). In red and pink grapefruit amount of vitamin A is more, 325mg of potassium, 25mcg of folate, 40mg of calcium and 1 mg is iron. Beta-carotene which is considered an antioxidant is available in red and pink grape fruit. Why grapefruit gives us this taste and odor? Because it contains sulfur containing terpene that effects on its taste and aroma.
It is GOD made tonic which acts like appetizer and health-builder. It is enriched with vitamin C and alkaline. You may have its juice for the treatment of acidity. Its intake removes constipation by making intestine healthy and strong. You make take it as a treatment of diarrhea, typhus and other digestive issues.
Grapefruit Nutritional Value, Data, Information, Content, Label, List and Benefits
Measure 1/2
Weight 123g
Energy 52kcal
Energy 216kj
Protein 1g
Carbohydrate 13g
Total Sugar 8g
Total Dietary Fiber 2.0g
Total Fat tr g
Calcium 27mg
Iron 0.1mg
Sodium 0mg
Potassium 166mg
Magnesium 11mg
Phosphorus 22mg
Vitamin A 71RAE
Beta-carotene 844mcg
Lycopene 1745mcg
Folate 16DFE
Vitamin C 38mg
Vitamin B12 0 mcg