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Grapefruit vs. Rambutan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Grapefruit and Rambutan

  • Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, while Rambutan has more Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Grapefruit covers your daily need of Vitamin C 29% more than Rambutan.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Rambutan, canned, syrup pack.

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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 Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +221.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +337.5%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +106.3%
Contains more Manganese +1459.1%
Equal in Calcium - 22
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 7% 14% 5% 4% 4% 2% 3% 22% 45% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +221.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +337.5%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +106.3%
Contains more Manganese +1459.1%
Equal in Calcium - 22

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 +38233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +536.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +562.7%
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 1% 0% 0% 17% 4% 6% 26% 2% 5% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +38233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +536.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +562.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Other +60.9%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +95.8%
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
21% 78%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 20.87 g
Water: 78.04 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Other +60.9%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +95.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Rambutan Opinion
Net carbs 9.06g 19.97g Rambutan
Protein 0.77g 0.65g Grapefruit
Fats 0.14g 0.21g Rambutan
Carbs 10.66g 20.87g Rambutan
Calories 42kcal 82kcal Rambutan
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g Rambutan
Fiber 1.6g 0.9g Grapefruit
Calcium 22mg 22mg
Iron 0.08mg 0.35mg Rambutan
Magnesium 9mg 7mg Grapefruit
Phosphorus 18mg 9mg Grapefruit
Potassium 135mg 42mg Grapefruit
Sodium 0mg 11mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg 0.08mg Rambutan
Copper 0.032mg 0.066mg Rambutan
Manganese 0.022mg 0.343mg Rambutan
Selenium 0.1µg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 1150IU 3IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 0µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 31.2mg 4.9mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.013mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.022mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 1.352mg Rambutan
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.018mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.02mg Grapefruit
Folate 13µg 8µg Grapefruit
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 Rambutan
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
Grapefruit Rambutan
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
5%
Rambutan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
10%
Rambutan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
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)
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. Rambutan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168167/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.