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Pink red or white grapefruit
Calories & nutrition facts
all areas, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 32 kcal —
- Protein 0.6 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 6.3 g 2%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 1.8 g 6%
- Sugars 7 g —
- Sodium 0 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 46 µg 5%
- Vitamin C 34.4 mg 38%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.13 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.25 mg 2%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.28 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 10 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 7.7 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 12 mg 1%
- Iron 0.09 mg 1%
- Magnesium 8 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 8 mg 1%
- Potassium 139 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.07 mg 1%
- Copper 0.05 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 0.3 µg 1%
Similar foods
- Pink red and white grapefruitraw, all areas32 kcal / 100 g
- Pink or red grapefruitall areas, raw42 kcal / 100 g
- Grapefruitraw35 kcal / 100 g
- White grapefruitraw, all areas33 kcal / 100 g
- Red or pink grapefruitflesh without skin, without seeds, raw
- Yellow grapefruitflesh without skin, without seeds, raw
- White grapefruit juicecanned or bottled, unsweetened37 kcal / 100 g
- Red or green European type grapesuch as Thompson seedless, adherent skin, raw69 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Pink red or white grapefruit
How do you cut a grapefruit so it is less bitter?
Use a small sharp knife to cut away the peel and as much white pith as possible, then slice between the membranes to release the segments. The white pith and membranes taste more bitter than the juicy flesh.
Can you eat grapefruit with a spoon?
Yes. Halve it across the middle, then run a serrated grapefruit spoon or small knife around each segment to loosen it from the membrane. A little sugar is optional, but ripe grapefruit is often sweet enough on its own.
How do you make grilled grapefruit?
Halve the grapefruit across the middle and loosen the segments with a knife. Sprinkle lightly with sugar, then grill cut-side up for about 3–5 minutes, until the surface is bubbling and lightly browned.
What goes well with grapefruit in a salad?
Pair peeled segments with avocado, fennel and peppery leaves, or add them to a prawn salad. Their sharp, juicy flavour also works with mint and a little olive oil.
How should you choose a ripe grapefruit?
Choose one that feels heavy for its size, with firm, smooth skin and no soft or mouldy patches. The colour of the peel does not reliably tell you how sweet the flesh will be.
How long does grapefruit keep after you cut it?
Cover the cut surface or put the segments in a sealed container and refrigerate; use them within about 3 days. Keep whole grapefruit in a cool place or in the fridge, where it will last longer.
Are pink and red grapefruit sweeter than white grapefruit?
Pink and red grapefruit are often milder and sweeter-tasting, while white grapefruit is commonly sharper and more bitter. The shade of the flesh is not a precise guide to sweetness, so taste a segment if you can.
Is grapefruit a good source of vitamin C?
Yes. A 100 g portion provides 34.4 mg of vitamin C. One medium grapefruit gives you a generous serving, though the exact amount depends on its size.
Can grapefruit interact with medicines?
Yes. Grapefruit and its juice can change how some medicines are processed, and the effect may last beyond the meal. Ask a pharmacist whether grapefruit is safe with your particular medicine.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 1714 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
