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Grapefruit vs. Loquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Grapefruit and Loquat?

  • Grapefruit is richer in Vitamin C, yet Loquat is richer in Manganese.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 34% higher.

We used Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Loquats, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +97%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +572.7%
Contains more Selenium +500%
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 5% 11% 10% 12% 24% 1% 2% 14% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +97%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +572.7%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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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Loquat
Contains more Vitamin C +3020%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.7%
Equal in Folate - 14
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 92% 0% 0% 4% 5% 6% 4% 0% 24% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +3020%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.7%
Equal in Folate - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.1%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +13.9%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Equal in Water - 86.73
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +79.1%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +13.9%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Equal in Water - 86.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.8%
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Loquat Opinion
Net carbs 9.06g 10.44g Loquat
Protein 0.77g 0.43g Grapefruit
Fats 0.14g 0.2g Loquat
Carbs 10.66g 12.14g Loquat
Calories 42kcal 47kcal Loquat
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g Loquat
Fiber 1.6g 1.7g Loquat
Calcium 22mg 16mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.08mg 0.28mg Loquat
Magnesium 9mg 13mg Loquat
Phosphorus 18mg 27mg Loquat
Potassium 135mg 266mg Loquat
Sodium 0mg 1mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg 0.05mg Grapefruit
Copper 0.032mg 0.04mg Loquat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.148mg Loquat
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Loquat
Vitamin A 1150IU 1528IU Loquat
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 76µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 31.2mg 1mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.019mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.024mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0.18mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B5 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.1mg Loquat
Folate 13µg 14µg Loquat
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.005mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg 0.015mg Loquat
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.015mg Loquat
Leucine 0.015mg 0.026mg Loquat
Lysine 0.019mg 0.023mg Loquat
Methionine 0.007mg 0.004mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.014mg Loquat
Valine 0.015mg 0.021mg Loquat
Histidine 0.008mg 0.007mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.04g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.008g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 0.091g Loquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Loquat
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
12%
Loquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
10%
Loquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat
Loquat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Loquat
Loquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.