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, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Manganese, yet Grapefruit is richer in Vitamin C.
- Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137% |
| Contains more IronIron | +275% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +242.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +550% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +1352.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +407.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +381.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +160.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +428.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.3% |
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Water
~88.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 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 | +225% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -43.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +42.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 | +172.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +221.8% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~3.51g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
~equal in
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 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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| Lower in Sugar |
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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 | 41kcal | 42kcal |
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| Protein | 0.93g | 0.77g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 0.14g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 31.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.78g | 9.06g |
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| Carbs | 9.58g | 10.66g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 320mg | 135mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.08mg |
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| Sugar | 4.74g | 6.89g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.032mg |
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| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.07mg |
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| Starch | 1.43g | 0g |
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| Phosphorus | 35mg | 18mg |
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| Sodium | 69mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 16706IU | 1150IU |
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 58µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.204mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.262mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 8.8mg | 7.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.021g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.036g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.013mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.008mg |
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| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.015mg |
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| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.019mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.007mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.013mg |
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| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.015mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.008mg |
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| Fructose | 0.55g | 1.77g |
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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
91%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
5%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)