Effects
Red grapefruit and white grapefruit have the efficacy of removing fire, regulating qi and resolving phlegm, clearing the intestines and moistening the lungs, tonifying the blood and strengthening the spleen, and they can also be used for treating indigestion and constipation. Recent studies have found that red grapefruit and white grapefruit contain a large amount of sugar, vitamins, minerals, organic acids and so on.
Role
1, red grapefruit and white grapefruit are rich in vitamin C, which can lower blood cholesterol.
2, red grapefruit and white grapefruit contain pectin, which not only reduces the level of LDL, but also reduces the damage of arterial blood vessel wall.
3, red grapefruit and white grapefruit may contain insulin-like effect of substances that can reduce blood sugar levels, and grapefruit low sugar content, diabetics can eat.
4, red grapefruit and white grapefruit are rich in folic acid, which can reduce the risk of fetal malformation, but should not be eaten in early pregnancy when the sex is cold, and it is not recommended to eat too much at other times.
5, red grapefruit and white grapefruit is rich in potassium, can assist in the treatment of hypertension.
6, red grapefruit and white grapefruit can also promote the absorption of calcium and iron.
7. Red grapefruit contains antioxidant substances, such as lycopene and carotenoids, which can help scavenge free radicals in the body, thus playing an anti-aging role.
Difference
1, the difference between varieties
Red grapefruit, also known as red grapefruit, red honey pomelo, belonging to the genus of pomelo in the family of Rutaceae _ Creek honey pomelo species of fruits, while white grapefruit, also known as wendan, belonging to the genus of Citrus fruits of the family of Rutaceae pomelo species of fruits, the two varieties are not the same.
2, the appearance of the difference
Red grapefruit general skin yellow or white, peeled meat red full, reddish and shiny, while the white grapefruit skin is generally yellow, peeled meat color yellowish, also has a glossy feeling.
3, size difference
Often red grapefruit head is larger, the largest single can reach 4-5 pounds, while the white grapefruit is generally smaller, the largest one is about 2 pounds.
4, taste difference
Red grapefruit entrance tender and juicy, crisp and easy to chew, after eating the mouth without residue, and white grapefruit entrance hard, less juice, easy to eat dry mouth, want to drink water, easy to leave residue in the mouth.
5, flavor difference
Red grapefruit taste sweet and sour, sweet with sweet, eat without astringent taste, and white grapefruit taste is generally acidic, after eating astringent taste.
6, nutritional value
Grapefruit is rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, carotene, protein and so on. In fact, red grapefruit is a little more nutritious than white grapefruit because it contains a lot of lycopene, and lycopene has a good antioxidant effect.
7, production and price
Often when people buy fruits, they will find that the people selling white grapefruit are more than those selling red grapefruit, this is because white grapefruit production is also higher, so the white grapefruit will be relatively cheaper, while red grapefruit has a higher price.