Apple vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Apple and Grapefruit
- Apple has less Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
- Grapefruit covers your daily Vitamin C needs 30% more than Apple.
- Grapefruit contains 2 times less Sugar than Apple. Apple contains 10.39g of Sugar, while Grapefruit contains 6.89g.
Food varieties used in this article are Apples, raw, with skin 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 IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +578.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2029.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +152.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +124.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +329.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +126.5% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.26 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
13.81 g
Water:
85.56 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 | +21.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +196.2% |
| 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
0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.051 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.036 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -25% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +185.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.05 g
Sucrose:
2.07 g
Glucose:
2.43 g
Fructose:
5.9 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +50.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +233.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +69.6% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 52kcal | 42kcal |
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| Protein | 0.26g | 0.77g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 0.14g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 31.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.41g | 9.06g |
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| Carbs | 13.81g | 10.66g |
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| Magnesium | 5mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg | 135mg |
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| Iron | 0.12mg | 0.08mg |
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| Sugar | 10.39g | 6.89g |
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| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.032mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.07mg |
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| Starch | 0.05g | 0g |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 18mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 54IU | 1150IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 58µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 0.204mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.061mg | 0.262mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 3.4mg | 7.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.021g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.007g | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.051g | 0.036g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.001mg | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.006mg | 0.013mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.006mg | 0.008mg |
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| Leucine | 0.013mg | 0.015mg |
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| Lysine | 0.012mg | 0.019mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.007mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg | 0.013mg |
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| Valine | 0.012mg | 0.015mg |
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| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.008mg |
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| Fructose | 5.9g | 1.77g |
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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
4%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
5%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grapefruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)