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Asian pear vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Asian pears and grapefruit

  • Asian pears have more fiber; however, grapefruit is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 30% more.
  • Asian pears contain 2 times more fiber than grapefruit. Asian pears contain 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% 19% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin C 3.8mg 31.2mg 30%
Fiber 3.6g 1.6g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.262mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.043mg 3%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.053mg 2%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.022mg 2%
Copper 0.05mg 0.032mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.031mg 2%
Calcium 4mg 22mg 2%
Folate 8µg 13µg 1%
Iron 0mg 0.08mg 1%
Phosphorus 11mg 18mg 1%
Protein 0.5g 0.77g 1%
Calories 42kcal 42kcal 0%
Fats 0.23g 0.14g 0%
Carbs 10.65g 10.66g 0%
Net carbs 7.05g 9.06g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 9mg 0%
Potassium 121mg 135mg 0%
Sugar 7.05g 6.89g N/A
Zinc 0.02mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.13mg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.219mg 0.204mg 0%
Choline 5.1mg 7.7mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.012g 0.021g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.036g 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.017mg 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.018mg 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0.008mg 0%

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
15%
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.