Grapefruit, flesh only, raw

Grapefruit is a citrus fruit. These figures describe the raw flesh only, using samples of pink, red and white grapefruit. It provides carbohydrate, mainly as naturally occurring sugars, and vitamin C. Per 100g, it contains 6.9g of carbohydrate, 35mg of vitamin C and 0.9g of fibre, with an energy content of 145 kJ.

Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Grapefruit contains little fat, and its sugars contribute to its carbohydrate content. Grapefruit can also interact with some medicines, changing the amount of medicine in the bloodstream and potentially increasing side effects. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.