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Grapefruit Diet Nutrition
 Grapefruit
are rich in vitamin C,
high fiber as well as other
micro-nutrients, and certain phyto-chemicals. The potassium and pectin a
soluble fiber in grapefruit is effective in lowering cholesterol levels.
Beside
this, the white pith contains pectin and bioflavonoids
are excellent antioxidant food. Bioflavonoids act as potent antioxidants which
can bind to toxic metals and escort them out of the body.
There are three
major types of grapefruit white, pink/red, and star ruby/rio red varieties. The pink or red variety contains more vitamins than the white.
Nutritional content of grapefruit
and grapefruit juice:
| |
Size |
Calories |
Vitamin A
(mg) |
Vitamin C
(mg) |
Potassium (mg) |
Folate
(ug) |
| Grapefruit,
pink or red |
1/2 medium |
37 |
318 |
47 |
159 |
15 |
| Grapefruit,
white |
1/2 medium |
39 |
12 |
40 |
175 |
12 |
| Grapefruit
juice, pink or red, unsweetened |
3/4 cup |
72 |
815 |
70 |
300 |
19 |
| Grapefruit
juice, white, unsweetened |
3/4 cup |
72 |
18 |
72 |
300 |
18 |
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