Acerola vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between acerola and grapefruit
- Acerola has more vitamin C and copper, while grapefruit has more vitamin A.
- Acerola covers your daily need for vitamin C, 1829% more than grapefruit.
- Acerola contains 3 times more copper than grapefruit. While acerola contains 0.086mg of copper, grapefruit contains only 0.032mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Grapefruit, raw, pink, and red, all areas.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +168.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5276.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +488.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
7.69 g
Water:
91.41 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85% |
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Water
~88.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.068 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.09 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.036 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +310% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 1677.6mg | 31.2mg | 1829% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.032mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.053mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.77g | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.031mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 58µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 42kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.204mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.7mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.262mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.69g | 10.66g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 0.77g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.59g | 9.06g | N/A |
| Potassium | 146mg | 135mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.89g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Folate | 14µg | 13µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.068g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0% |
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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
436%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
5%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Acerola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.