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Grapefruit Diet Nutrition

Grapefruit Nutrition FactsGrapefruit 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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