When is Grapefruit in Season?
- Winter
Grapefruit are citrus fruits that grow in clusters on trees and have white, pink or red flesh. Grapefruit tastes best when stored at room temperature. Most people cut grapefruit in half and spoon out segments to eat but grapefruit can also be peeled and eaten like an orange. Add grapefruit segments to salads or yogurt or broil in the oven with a sprinkle of sugar.
Fun fact: Grapefruit are a hybrid of a pomelo and an orange.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Grapefruit (PDF, 1.3MB). SNAP-Ed. Washington State University.
- Grapefruit: Food $ense Guide to Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (PDF, 672KB). SNAP-Ed. Utah State University Cooperative Extension.
Additional Resources
- Grapefruit Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
- Grapefruit Lesson Plan (PDF, 672KB) & Handout (PDF, 693KB). Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Education Toolkit. Arizona Department of Education.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Grapefruit. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- CalFresh Recipes with Grapefruit. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Have a Plant® Recipes with Grapefruit. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1/2 medium grapefruit ( 12g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 41 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 9 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 4 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 7 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 49 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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