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Cheesecake vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheesecake and grapefruit different?

  • Cheesecake is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, and choline; however, grapefruit is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheesecake is 49% higher.
  • Grapefruit has a lower glycemic index (25) than cheesecake (50).

Cheesecake commercially prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.8%
Contains more IronIron +687.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +628.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +416.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +536.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +60%
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.
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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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 AVitamin A +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +522.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +496.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.6%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.204mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.053mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 ProteinProtein +614.3%
Contains more FatsFats +15971.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.2%
Contains more OtherOther +143.2%
Contains more WaterWater +93.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43070%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4350%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Grapefruit DV% diff.
Saturated fat 9.921g 0.021g 45%
Fats 22.5g 0.14g 34%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 31.2mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 0.02g 22%
Sodium 438mg 0mg 19%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Calories 321kcal 42kcal 14%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.031mg 12%
Phosphorus 93mg 18mg 11%
Vitamin A 159µg 58µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.036g 10%
Protein 5.5g 0.77g 9%
Selenium 5.2µg 0.1µg 9%
Choline 45.9mg 7.7mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Iron 0.63mg 0.08mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.262mg 6%
Fiber 0.4g 1.6g 5%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.022mg 5%
Carbs 25.5g 10.66g 5%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.07mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 51mg 22mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.13mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Folate 18µg 13µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.043mg 1%
Copper 0.02mg 0.032mg 1%
Potassium 90mg 135mg 1%
Net carbs 25.1g 9.06g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 21.8g 6.89g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.204mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.053mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.008mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Grapefruit
Low Calories diet ok
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
19%
Cheesecake
15%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake 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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.