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Grapefruit vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Grapefruit and Plum

  • Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, while Plum has more Vitamin K.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 24% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Plums, raw.

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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 +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +78.1%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +78.1%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%

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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Plum
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +228.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 6% 0% 32% 7% 6% 8% 9% 7% 4% 0% 16%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +228.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Protein - 0.7
Equal in Carbs - 11.42
Equal in Water - 87.23
Equal in Other - 0.37
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Protein - 0.7
Equal in Carbs - 11.42
Equal in Water - 87.23
Equal in Other - 0.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +570%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.2%
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
9% 69% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +570%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +123.6%
Contains more Glucose +214.9%
Contains more Fructose +73.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
16% 51% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.57 g
Glucose: 5.07 g
Fructose: 3.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0.14 g
Contains more Sucrose +123.6%
Contains more Glucose +214.9%
Contains more Fructose +73.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Plum Opinion
Net carbs 9.06g 10.02g Plum
Protein 0.77g 0.7g Grapefruit
Fats 0.14g 0.28g Plum
Carbs 10.66g 11.42g Plum
Calories 42kcal 46kcal Plum
Fructose 1.77g 3.07g Plum
Sugar 6.89g 9.92g Grapefruit
Fiber 1.6g 1.4g Grapefruit
Calcium 22mg 6mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.08mg 0.17mg Plum
Magnesium 9mg 7mg Grapefruit
Phosphorus 18mg 16mg Grapefruit
Potassium 135mg 157mg Plum
Zinc 0.07mg 0.1mg Plum
Copper 0.032mg 0.057mg Plum
Manganese 0.022mg 0.052mg Plum
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 1150IU 345IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 17µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.26mg Plum
Vitamin C 31.2mg 9.5mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.028mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.026mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0.417mg Plum
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.135mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.029mg Grapefruit
Folate 13µg 5µg Grapefruit
Vitamin K 0µg 6.4µg Plum
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.009mg Plum
Threonine 0.013mg 0.01mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.014mg Plum
Leucine 0.015mg 0.015mg
Lysine 0.019mg 0.016mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg 0.008mg Plum
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.014mg Plum
Valine 0.015mg 0.016mg Plum
Histidine 0.008mg 0.009mg Plum
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.017g Plum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.134g Plum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 0.044g Plum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Plum
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
20%
Grapefruit
9%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/nutrients
  2. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.