How much soluble fiber is in grapefruit?

On average, half of a medium grapefruit contains about 1 gram of soluble fiber, whereas one small orange can contain about 1.8 grams of soluble fiber. Other types of fruit, such as apples, pears, and plums are high in pectin. To get the full fiber benefit offered by these fruits — keep the peel.

What is the content of grapefruit?

Nutrition

Nutrient	Amount in 200 g of grapefruit	Recommended daily intake
Energy (calories)	64	1,800–3,000
Protein (g)	1.3	46–56
Carbohydrate (g)	16.2, of which 14 g is sugar	130
Fiber (g)	2.2	22.4–33.6

Why is grapefruit juice bad for you?

Many drugs are broken down (metabolized) with the help of a vital enzyme called CYP3A4 in the small intestine. Grapefruit juice can block the action of intestinal CYP3A4, so instead of being metabolized, more of the drug enters the blood and stays in the body longer. The result: too much drug in your body.

Is grapefruit juice hard on your stomach?

Acidic Foods Tomato sauce and citrus fruits, such as lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruit, are acidic and can irritate the stomach lining, causing digestive problems.

Does grapefruit clear plaque in arteries?

In one study, animals fed a high-cholesterol diet plus grapefruit pectin had 24 percent narrowing of their arteries, versus the control with 45 percent narrowing. In other words, the pectin binds to cholesterol and helps to remove arterial buildup.

Can I eat grapefruit in the morning and take Lipitor at night?

Grapefruit Juice and Certain Statins Do Not Mix Grapefruit juice and certain statins (used to treat high cholesterol) such as Lipitor (atorvastatin), Mevacor (lovastatin), and Zocor (simvastatin) do not mix.

Should grapefruit be eaten on an empty stomach?

Citrus fruitsFruits are always very healthy if they are eaten at the right time. Eating citrus fruits on an empty stomach may increase acid production. Moreover, too much fiber and fructose in fruits can also make slow down your digestive system if eaten on an empty stomach.