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Acerola vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Acerola and Grapefruit

  • The amount of Vitamin C, and Copper in Acerola is higher than in Grapefruit.
  • Acerola covers your daily need of Vitamin C 1829% more than Grapefruit.
  • Acerola contains 3 times more Copper than Grapefruit. While Acerola contains 0.086mg of Copper, Grapefruit contains only 0.032mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +168.8%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Potassium - 135
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 13% 5% 13% 1% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +168.8%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Potassium - 135

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +5276.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488.9%
Equal in Folate - 13
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 0% 0% 5592% 5% 14% 8% 19% 3% 11% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +5276.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488.9%
Equal in Folate - 13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Protein +92.5%
Contains more Carbs +38.6%
Contains more Other +85%
Equal in Water - 88.06
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Protein +92.5%
Contains more Carbs +38.6%
Contains more Other +85%
Equal in Water - 88.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +310%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +310%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Acerola Grapefruit
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acerola Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 6.59g 9.06g Grapefruit
Protein 0.4g 0.77g Grapefruit
Fats 0.3g 0.14g Acerola
Carbs 7.69g 10.66g Grapefruit
Calories 32kcal 42kcal Grapefruit
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g Acerola
Fiber 1.1g 1.6g Grapefruit
Calcium 12mg 22mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.2mg 0.08mg Acerola
Magnesium 18mg 9mg Acerola
Phosphorus 11mg 18mg Grapefruit
Potassium 146mg 135mg Acerola
Sodium 7mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.1mg 0.07mg Acerola
Copper 0.086mg 0.032mg Acerola
Manganese 0.022mg Grapefruit
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Acerola
Vitamin A 767IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 1677.6mg 31.2mg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.043mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.031mg Acerola
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.204mg Acerola
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.262mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.053mg Grapefruit
Folate 14µg 13µg Acerola
Tryptophan 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.068g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.02g Acerola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.036g Acerola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Acerola Grapefruit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
475%
Acerola
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Acerola
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Acerola
Acerola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/nutrients
  2. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.