Grapefruit, flesh only, raw, weighed with peel and pips

Grapefruit is a citrus fruit. This entry describes the raw flesh, with nutrient values calculated per 100g of fruit weighed with its peel and pips, rather than per 100g of flesh alone. It mainly provides water and carbohydrate, alongside vitamin C. On this basis, it provides 102 kJ of energy, 4.9g of carbohydrate, 4.9g of sugars and 25mg of vitamin C.

Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. The sugars in raw grapefruit occur naturally within the fruit. Grapefruit can also interact with some medicines, affecting their levels in the body and increasing the risk of side effects. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.