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Asian pear vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Asian pear and Grapefruit

  • Asian pear has more Fiber, however, Grapefruit is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 30% more.
  • Asian pear contains 2 times more Fiber than Grapefruit. Asian pear contains 3.6g of Fiber, while Grapefruit contains 1.6g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pears, asian, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 1.2% 11% 0% 17% 0.55% 4.7% 0% 7.8% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.6%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.6%
~equal in Sodium ~0mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.1µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0% 2.4% 0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.1% 4.2% 5.1% 0% 11% 6% 2.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 69% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +721.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +274.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +51%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.13mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.204mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 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 FatsFats +64.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54%
~equal in Carbs ~10.66g
~equal in Water ~88.06g
~equal in Other ~0.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +145%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asian pear Grapefruit Opinion
Calories 42kcal 42kcal
Protein 0.5g 0.77g Grapefruit
Fats 0.23g 0.14g Asian pear
Vitamin C 3.8mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Net carbs 7.05g 9.06g Grapefruit
Carbs 10.65g 10.66g Grapefruit
Magnesium 8mg 9mg Grapefruit
Calcium 4mg 22mg Grapefruit
Potassium 121mg 135mg Grapefruit
Iron 0mg 0.08mg Grapefruit
Sugar 7.05g 6.89g Grapefruit
Fiber 3.6g 1.6g Asian pear
Copper 0.05mg 0.032mg Asian pear
Zinc 0.02mg 0.07mg Grapefruit
Phosphorus 11mg 18mg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 0IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.13mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.06mg 0.022mg Asian pear
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.043mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.031mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.219mg 0.204mg Asian pear
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.053mg Grapefruit
Vitamin K 4.5µg 0µg Asian pear
Folate 8µg 13µg Grapefruit
Choline 5.1mg 7.7mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.021g Asian pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.02g Asian pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.036g Asian pear
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg 0.013mg
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.008mg Asian pear
Leucine 0.025mg 0.015mg Asian pear
Lysine 0.017mg 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.006mg 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.013mg
Valine 0.018mg 0.015mg Asian pear
Histidine 0.005mg 0.008mg Grapefruit
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asian pear Grapefruit
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Asian pear
18%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Asian pear
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Asian pear
Asian pear is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (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. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/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.