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The FDA has recognized Fresh Florida Grapefruit as being:
  1. An excellent source of Vitamin C
  2. An excellent source of fiber
  3. A good source of folate
  4. Fat Free
  5. Sodium Free
  6. Cholesterol Free

The FDA has also assessed that:

  1. Diets low in fat and rich in fruits and vegetables containing fiber may reduce the risk of some types of cancer.
  2. Diets low in fat and rich in fruits and vegetables containing vitamin C may reduce the risk of some types of cancer.
  3. Diets low in fat may reduce the risk of some types of cancer.
  4. Diets low in fats and cholesterol and rich in fruits and vegetables containing fiber may reduce the risk of heart disease.
  5. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.
  6. Low sodium diets may reduce the risk of hypertension/high blood pressure.

Serving Size 1/2 Medium Fruit
or 154 grams
or 5.5 ounces
% US RDA
Vitamin A
15%
Vitamin C
110%
Thiamin
4%
Riboflavin
2%
Niacin
2%
Calcium
2%
Iron
0%
Vitamin B6
4%
Folic Acid
6%
Phosphorus
2%
Magnesium
4%
Copper
2%
Pantothenic Acid
2%
Source: FDA 1996 Food Values
Calories
70
Calories from Fat
0
Total Fat (grams)
0.5
% Daily Value
1
Saturated Fat
0
Cholesterol (mg)
0
Sodium (mg)
0
Potassium (mg)
210
% Daily Value
6
Total Carbohydrates (grams)
18
5 Daily Value
6
Dietary Fibers
5
% Daily Value
20
Sugars (grams)
10
Protein
0
Vitamin A
% Daily Value
10
Vitamin C
% Daily Value
80
Calcium
% Daily Value
4
Iron
% Daily Value
0
FDA Proposed Nutrient Values for Fresh Florida Grapefruit