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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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