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Java plum vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Java plum and Grapefruit?

  • Grapefruit is richer than Java plum in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 19% more.
  • Java plum has 2 times more Magnesium than Grapefruit. While Java plum has 15mg of Magnesium, Grapefruit has only 9mg.

We used Java-plum, (jambolan), raw and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas types 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 more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 8% 11% 8% 7% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 18

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 B3 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +38233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.5%
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% 48% 2% 3% 5% 0% 9% 0% 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 B3 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +38233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +64.3%
Contains more Carbs +46%
Equal in Protein - 0.77
Equal in Water - 88.06
Equal in Other - 0.37
16% 83%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 15.56 g
Water: 83.13 g
Other: 0.36 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 +64.3%
Contains more Carbs +46%
Equal in Protein - 0.77
Equal in Water - 88.06
Equal in Other - 0.37

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Java plum Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 15.56g 9.06g Java plum
Protein 0.72g 0.77g Grapefruit
Fats 0.23g 0.14g Java plum
Carbs 15.56g 10.66g Java plum
Calories 60kcal 42kcal Java plum
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g Java plum
Fiber 1.6g Grapefruit
Calcium 19mg 22mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.19mg 0.08mg Java plum
Magnesium 15mg 9mg Java plum
Phosphorus 17mg 18mg Grapefruit
Potassium 79mg 135mg Grapefruit
Sodium 14mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg Grapefruit
Copper 0.032mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.022mg Grapefruit
Selenium 0.1µg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 3IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 14.3mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.043mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.031mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.26mg 0.204mg Java plum
Vitamin B5 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.053mg Grapefruit
Folate 13µg 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 Java plum
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
Java plum 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
5%
Java plum
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Java plum
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Java plum
Java plum is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in minerals
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. Java plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168150/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.