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Cherry vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cherry and Grapefruit

  • Cherry has more Copper, however, Grapefruit is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Grapefruit covers your daily Vitamin C needs 24% more than Cherry.
  • Grapefruit contains 3 times less Copper than Cherry. Cherry contains 0.104mg of Copper, while Grapefruit contains 0.032mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cherries, sour, red, raw 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.
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +225%
Contains more Manganese +409.1%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 12% 7% 7% 16% 1% 3% 35% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +225%
Contains more Manganese +409.1%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 9

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.
Cherry
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Contains more Vitamin A +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +212%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.5%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 2% 0% 34% 8% 10% 8% 9% 11% 6% 0% 6%
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 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +212%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.5%
Contains more Folate +62.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.3%
Equal in Water - 88.06
Equal in Other - 0.37
12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 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 +29.9%
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.3%
Equal in Water - 88.06
Equal in Other - 0.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +310%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +310%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +159.6%
Contains more Fructose +98.3%
Contains more Sucrose +338.8%
9% 49% 41%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.8 g
Glucose: 4.18 g
Fructose: 3.51 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 Glucose +159.6%
Contains more Fructose +98.3%
Contains more Sucrose +338.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 10.58g 9.06g Cherry
Protein 1g 0.77g Cherry
Fats 0.3g 0.14g Cherry
Carbs 12.18g 10.66g Cherry
Calories 50kcal 42kcal Cherry
Fructose 3.51g 1.77g Cherry
Sugar 8.49g 6.89g Grapefruit
Fiber 1.6g 1.6g
Calcium 16mg 22mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.32mg 0.08mg Cherry
Magnesium 9mg 9mg
Phosphorus 15mg 18mg Grapefruit
Potassium 173mg 135mg Cherry
Sodium 3mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.1mg 0.07mg Cherry
Copper 0.104mg 0.032mg Cherry
Manganese 0.112mg 0.022mg Cherry
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 1283IU 1150IU Cherry
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 58µg Cherry
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 10mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.043mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.031mg Cherry
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.204mg Cherry
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.053mg Grapefruit
Folate 8µg 13µg Grapefruit
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Cherry
Tryptophan 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.068g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.02g Cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.036g Cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cherry 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
14%
Cherry
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherry
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cherry
Cherry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.