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Sugar vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sugar and Grapefruit?

  • Grapefruit is richer than Sugar in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 35% more.
  • Sugar has 14 times more Sugar than Grapefruit. While Sugar has 99.8g of Sugar, Grapefruit has only 6.89g.

We used Sugars, granulated 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 Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +2100%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6650%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +357.1%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +2100%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6650%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +357.1%
Contains more Manganese +450%

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.
Sugar
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +837.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +440200%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 Carbs +837.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +440200%
Contains more Other +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +2743.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Sucrose +2743.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 9.06g Sugar
Protein 0g 0.77g Grapefruit
Fats 0g 0.14g Grapefruit
Carbs 99.98g 10.66g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 42kcal Sugar
Fructose 0g 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 99.8g 6.89g Grapefruit
Fiber 0g 1.6g Grapefruit
Calcium 1mg 22mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.05mg 0.08mg Grapefruit
Magnesium 0mg 9mg Grapefruit
Phosphorus 0mg 18mg Grapefruit
Potassium 2mg 135mg Grapefruit
Sodium 1mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.01mg 0.07mg Grapefruit
Copper 0.007mg 0.032mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.004mg 0.022mg Grapefruit
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0mg 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 0mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.043mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.031mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.204mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.053mg Grapefruit
Folate 0µg 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 0g 0.021g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.02g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.036g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 92.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.