Avocado vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are avocadoes and grapefruit different?
- Avocadoes are higher in vitamin B5, fiber, copper, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin E; however, grapefruit is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for grapefruit is 24% higher.
- Grapefruit has less saturated fat.
- Grapefruit has a lower glycemic index (25) than avocadoes (40).
Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +222.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +259.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +587.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +493.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +814.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +188.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +545.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +1492.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +319.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +752% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +430.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +384.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +523.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +84.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +212% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +728.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
14.66 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
73.23 g
Other:
1.58 g
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +159.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10371.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +327% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.816 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 | +48895% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4944.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.11 g
Sucrose:
0.06 g
Glucose:
0.37 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 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 GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +5750% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +335.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1375% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 31.2mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 0.02g | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.262mg | 23% |
| Fats | 14.66g | 0.14g | 22% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 1.6g | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.032mg | 18% |
| Folate | 81µg | 13µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.053mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 0.13mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 0.036g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.126g | 0.021g | 10% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 135mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 0.204mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.031mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 42kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 0.022mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 9mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 1.77g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 0.77g | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 10.66g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 7.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 9.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.66g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0g | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
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 - 2.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)