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Clementine vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Clementine and Grapefruit

  • Grapefruit has less Vitamin C.
  • Clementine covers your daily Vitamin C needs 20% more than Grapefruit.

Food varieties used in this article are Clementines, 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 Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Copper +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 9
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Equal in Selenium - 0.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 6% 8% 9% 16% 1% 2% 15% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Copper +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 9
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Equal in Selenium - 0.1

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 E +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 163% 22% 7% 12% 10% 18% 18% 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 E +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Equal in Protein - 0.77
Equal in Fats - 0.14
Equal in Water - 88.06
Equal in Other - 0.37
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 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 Protein +10.4%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Equal in Protein - 0.77
Equal in Fats - 0.14
Equal in Water - 88.06
Equal in Other - 0.37

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +69.8%
Equal in Glucose - 1.61
Equal in Fructose - 1.77
65% 17% 18%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.96 g
Glucose: 1.59 g
Fructose: 1.64 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
51% 23% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 3.51 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 1.77 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +69.8%
Equal in Glucose - 1.61
Equal in Fructose - 1.77

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clementine Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 10.32g 9.06g Clementine
Protein 0.85g 0.77g Clementine
Fats 0.15g 0.14g Clementine
Carbs 12.02g 10.66g Clementine
Calories 47kcal 42kcal Clementine
Fructose 1.64g 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 9.18g 6.89g Grapefruit
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g Clementine
Calcium 30mg 22mg Clementine
Iron 0.14mg 0.08mg Clementine
Magnesium 10mg 9mg Clementine
Phosphorus 21mg 18mg Clementine
Potassium 177mg 135mg Clementine
Sodium 1mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.06mg 0.07mg Grapefruit
Copper 0.043mg 0.032mg Clementine
Manganese 0.023mg 0.022mg Clementine
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin A 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.13mg Clementine
Vitamin C 48.8mg 31.2mg Clementine
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.043mg Clementine
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.031mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.636mg 0.204mg Clementine
Vitamin B5 0.151mg 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.053mg Clementine
Folate 24µg 13µg Clementine
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 0.021g Clementine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clementine 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
21%
Clementine
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Clementine
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clementine
Clementine is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clementine
Clementine is relatively richer in minerals
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. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/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.