Grapefruit trees can reach 25-30 feet tall. One tree can produce more than 1,500 pounds of fruit!
Grapefruit NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
Grapefruit are a good source of several nutrients, such as:
Amount per serving
Vitamin C protects tissues supporting your entire body. It’s an antioxidant defending you from disease and the effects of aging. Your body’s ability to take in iron also improves with Vitamin C.
½ grapefruit
Calories
51.7
Total Fat 0.2g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Vitamin A Keeps eyes healthy, strengthens your immune system, and supports a healthy heart.
Cholesterol 0g
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Potassium 166mg
5%
Soluble Fiber can improve blood sugar and lower cholesterol.
Total Carbohydrate 13.1g
4%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g
8%
WAYS TO E AT A N D C OOK W I T H G RA P E F RU IT Its bittersweet flavor can be enjoyed in many ways. Grapefruit and Your Medication: If you eat grapefruit while taking these medications, your body may not be able to break them down. This could cause adverse effects. Medications include: Immunosuppressants, Benzodiazepines, most calcium channel blockers, Indinavir, Carbamazepine, and some statins. Sweet and Sour Grapefruit Salad: Pile salad greens on your plate. Mix in ½ of a peeled and segmented grapefruit, ¼ chopped avocado, nuts and a sweet dressing like honey mustard. Baked grapefruit: Heat an oven to 375ºF. Halve 1 grapefruit. Loosen segments from the peel by tracing each segment with a knife. Top with a pinch of maple syrup or brown sugar and cinnamon or ginger. Set the grapefruit flat-side up on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Pull out of the oven and let cool before eating.
14
Serving size
Fruit & Vegetables: Facts, Nutrition and Recipes
Sugar 8.5g Protein 0.9g
2%
Vitamin A
28%
Vitamin C
64%
Calcium
3%
Iron
1%
Vitamin D
0%
Vitamin B6
3%
Magnesium
3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
