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Grapefruit vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Grapefruit and Custard apple different?

  • Grapefruit is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, while Custard apple is higher in Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Grapefruit covers your daily need of Vitamin C 13% more than Custard apple.
  • Grapefruit contains 29 times more Vitamin A RAE than Custard apple. Grapefruit contains 58µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Custard apple contains 2µg.

Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw types were used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +787.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +183%
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 9% 27% 13% 9% 34% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +787.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +183%

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 A +3384.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +317%
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 2% 0% 0% 64% 20% 24% 10% 9% 51% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3384.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +317%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23.2%
Contains more Protein +120.8%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Carbs +136.4%
Contains more Other +170.3%
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +23.2%
Contains more Protein +120.8%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Carbs +136.4%
Contains more Other +170.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Custard apple Opinion
Net carbs 9.06g 22.8g Custard apple
Protein 0.77g 1.7g Custard apple
Fats 0.14g 0.6g Custard apple
Carbs 10.66g 25.2g Custard apple
Calories 42kcal 101kcal Custard apple
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g Custard apple
Fiber 1.6g 2.4g Custard apple
Calcium 22mg 30mg Custard apple
Iron 0.08mg 0.71mg Custard apple
Magnesium 9mg 18mg Custard apple
Phosphorus 18mg 21mg Custard apple
Potassium 135mg 382mg Custard apple
Sodium 0mg 4mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg Grapefruit
Copper 0.032mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.022mg Grapefruit
Selenium 0.1µg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 1150IU 33IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 2µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 31.2mg 19.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.08mg Custard apple
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.1mg Custard apple
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0.5mg Custard apple
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.135mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.221mg Custard apple
Folate 13µg Grapefruit
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.007mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg 0.037mg Custard apple
Methionine 0.007mg 0.004mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.231g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Grapefruit Custard apple
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
15%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/nutrients
  2. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.