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1. Grapefruit Facts
2. Types of Grapefruit
3. Nutritional Value of Grapefruit
4. Health Benefits of Grapefruit

Grapefruit Facts

History and Origin

Types of Grapefruit

Types of Grapefruit grown and sold in Australia

Grapefruit Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Grapefruit ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas

Weight of Fruit – 1 medium, (10cm” dia) = 128 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	42
Protein	g	0.77
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.14
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	10.7
Fiber, total dietary	g	1.6
Sugars, total	g	6.89
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	22
Iron, Fe	mg	0.08
Magnesium, Mg	mg	9
Phosphorus, P	mg	18
Potassium, K	mg	135
Sodium, Na	mg	0
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.07	0.6%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.032
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.022
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.1
Fluoride, F	mcg	1.0
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	31.2	34.6%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.043
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.031
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.204
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.262
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.053
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	13
Vitamin A, RAE	mcg	58	6.4%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.13	0.8%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	0.0
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.021
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.02
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.036
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	686
Alpha-Carotene	mcg	3
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	6
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	5

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Grapefruit Nutritional Value

Grapefruit Health Benefits

Grapefruit

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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Grapefruit – From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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