Grapefruit - a citrus fruit with juicy pulp of red, pink or white. In its shape and taste, it looks like an orange, but unlike the latter, it has a slight bitterness. Due to its low calorie content and special properties, grapefruit is often part of various diets.
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Calorie content and chemical composition of grapefruit
No wonder nutritionists recommend grapefruit to those who seek to get rid of extra pounds. So, how many calories are in this fruit? The calorie content of grapefruit is very small and is only 39 kcal per 100 g. At the same time, it contains a little fat, carbohydrates and protein. And it also contains fiber, healthy volatile, organic acids and natural sugars.
With prolonged heat treatment, grapefruit loses most of its vitamins and nutrients, so it is advisable to use it fresh.
Grapefruit is also rich in vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C is especially high in them; beta-carotene, B vitamins, vitamins A, E and PP are also contained. Of the minerals in these fruits, iodine, iron, calcium and potassium, manganese, sodium, zinc, cobalt, fluorine, magnesium and phosphorus are present.
Essential oils, carbohydrates and pectins come in a special interaction in grapefruit, increasing the beneficial properties of this fruit.