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Carrot vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Carrot and Grapefruit?

  • Carrot is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Manganese, yet Grapefruit is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 86% higher.
  • Carrot contains less Sugar.

We used Carrots, raw and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +275%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +137%
Contains more Zinc +242.9%
Contains more Copper +40.6%
Contains more Manganese +550%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Selenium - 0.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +275%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +137%
Contains more Zinc +242.9%
Contains more Copper +40.6%
Contains more Manganese +550%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Selenium - 0.1

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.
Carrot
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Contains more Vitamin A +1352.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +381.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.4%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +428.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.262
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1352.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +381.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.4%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +428.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.262

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Contains more Fats +71.4%
Contains more Other +159.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Equal in Water - 88.06
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 Protein +20.8%
Contains more Fats +71.4%
Contains more Other +159.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Equal in Water - 88.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +172.9%
Contains more Fructose +221.8%
Equal in Sucrose - 3.51
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
51% 23% 26%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +172.9%
Contains more Fructose +221.8%
Equal in Sucrose - 3.51

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 9.06g Grapefruit
Protein 0.93g 0.77g Carrot
Fats 0.24g 0.14g Carrot
Carbs 9.58g 10.66g Grapefruit
Calories 41kcal 42kcal Grapefruit
Starch 1.43g 0g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 4.74g 6.89g Carrot
Fiber 2.8g 1.6g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 22mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 0.08mg Carrot
Magnesium 12mg 9mg Carrot
Phosphorus 35mg 18mg Carrot
Potassium 320mg 135mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.24mg 0.07mg Carrot
Copper 0.045mg 0.032mg Carrot
Manganese 0.143mg 0.022mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin A 16706IU 1150IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 58µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.13mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.043mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.031mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.204mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.262mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.053mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 13µg Carrot
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.008mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg 0.013mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.008mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg 0.015mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg 0.019mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg 0.007mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.013mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg 0.015mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg 0.008mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.02g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.036g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot Grapefruit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
98%
Carrot
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.