Calories in Grapefruit
Vitamin C & Fiber Content
Written by Sky Taylor, Diet Bites
Grapefruit, a Proud Member of the Citrus Fruit Family Which Resides in the Fruit Group of the American Food Pyramid
Grapefruit are a superior star when it comes to Vitamin C; one cup of fresh squeezed pink or white juice of this amazing super fruit contains close to 100 mgs of Vitamin C.
The reason why Vitamin C is so important is because they body uses it to fight infection, to health wounds - and even to promote healthy gums.
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It's an immunity booster and also assists in enhancing absorption of iron from other foods consumed within the daily diet.
Naturally Low in Calories, Lipids
The grapefruit is naturally low in caloric values as well as in dietary fat. One-half of a grapefruit contains a skinny 52 calories - as well as almost 4 dietary fiber grams which is important to the digestive system.
This super fruit makes an excellent choice for breakfast, whether enjoyed in its raw state or in juice form.
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Nutritional Values Impacted by Where Grapefruit Was Grown, Variety
It's important to note that the nutritional as well as the caloric values of the fruit will vary depending upon where it is grown and harvested; in addition the flavor of the grapefruit will also be impacted.
In the United States they are grown in the warmer regions which include California, in the Texas Valley region and Florida.
Nutrition Facts, Calories in Grapefruit
| Grapefruit Calories, Nutritional Data |
Amount |
Calories |
Fiber Grams |
Vitamin C mg |
| juice squeezed fresh - pink |
1 cup |
96 |
0.0 |
93.9 |
| juice squeezed fresh - white |
1 cup |
96 |
0.2 |
93.9 |
| red, white, pink (sections + juice) |
1 cup |
97 |
3.7 |
71.8 |
| red, white, pink (sections + juice) |
1/2 Grapefruit |
52 |
2.0 |
38.4 |
| canned, juice packed |
1 cup |
92 |
1.0 |
84.4 |
| canned, light syrup |
1 cup |
152 |
1.0 |
54.1 |
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