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Cheddar Cheese vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheddar Cheese and Grapefruit

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, while Grapefruit has more Vitamin C.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 94% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Grapefruit is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
7
:
3
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Contains more Calcium +3127.3%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +2427.8%
Contains more Zinc +5100%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Contains more Selenium +28400%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Copper - 0.032
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Grapefruit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +3127.3%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +2427.8%
Contains more Zinc +5100%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Contains more Selenium +28400%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Copper - 0.032

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
9
:
3
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Contains more Vitamin E +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1280.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.5%
Contains more Folate +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1150
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Grapefruit
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 E +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1280.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.5%
Contains more Folate +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1150

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
2
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Contains more Protein +2870.1%
Contains more Fats +23692.9%
Contains more Other +902.7%
Contains more Carbs +245%
Contains more Water +137.9%
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Grapefruit
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 +2870.1%
Contains more Fats +23692.9%
Contains more Other +902.7%
Contains more Carbs +245%
Contains more Water +137.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
1
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46130%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3847.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Grapefruit
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46130%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3847.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
3
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +519.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Cheddar Cheese
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Grapefruit
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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +519.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 9.06g Grapefruit
Protein 22.87g 0.77g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 0.14g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 10.66g Grapefruit
Calories 404kcal 42kcal Cheddar Cheese
Fructose 0g 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 0.48g 6.89g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 1.6g Grapefruit
Calcium 710mg 22mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.08mg Cheddar Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 9mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 18mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 135mg Grapefruit
Sodium 653mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 3.64mg 0.07mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.032mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.027mg 0.022mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 0.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 1150IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 58µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.13mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.043mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.031mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.204mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.262mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.053mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg 13µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.008mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.013mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.008mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.015mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.019mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.007mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.013mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.015mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.008mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Grapefruit
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.021g Grapefruit
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.02g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.036g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheddar Cheese 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.846g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.