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Elderberry vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Elderberry and Grapefruit

  • The amount of Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C in Elderberry is higher than in Grapefruit.
  • Elderberry covers your daily Fiber needs 22% more than Grapefruit.
  • Grapefruit has 20 times less Iron than Elderberry. Elderberry has 1.6mg of Iron, while Grapefruit has 0.08mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Elderberries, 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 +72.7%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +107.4%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +90.6%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +107.4%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +90.6%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +334%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.1%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 120% 18% 14% 10% 9% 54% 5% 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 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +334%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.1%
Contains more Folate +116.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +257.1%
Contains more Carbs +72.6%
Contains more Other +73%
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Water +10.4%
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 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 +257.1%
Contains more Carbs +72.6%
Contains more Other +73%
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Water +10.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +586.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.021
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.247 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +586.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.021

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elderberry 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 Elderberry Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 9.06g Elderberry
Protein 0.66g 0.77g Grapefruit
Fats 0.5g 0.14g Elderberry
Carbs 18.4g 10.66g Elderberry
Calories 73kcal 42kcal Elderberry
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 1.6g Elderberry
Calcium 38mg 22mg Elderberry
Iron 1.6mg 0.08mg Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg 9mg Grapefruit
Phosphorus 39mg 18mg Elderberry
Potassium 280mg 135mg Elderberry
Sodium 6mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.11mg 0.07mg Elderberry
Copper 0.061mg 0.032mg Elderberry
Manganese 0.022mg Grapefruit
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Elderberry
Vitamin A 600IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 36mg 31.2mg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.043mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.031mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.204mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.053mg Elderberry
Folate 6µg 13µg Grapefruit
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.008mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg 0.013mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.008mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg 0.015mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg 0.019mg Elderberry
Methionine 0.014mg 0.007mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.04mg 0.013mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg 0.015mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.015mg 0.008mg Elderberry
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.02g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.036g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Elderberry 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
22%
Elderberry
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elderberry
Elderberry 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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.