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Coconut vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Coconut and Grapefruit?

  • Coconut is richer in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, yet Grapefruit is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 148% higher.
  • Coconut has 101 times more Selenium than Grapefruit. Coconut has 10.1µg of Selenium, while Grapefruit has 0.1µg.
  • Grapefruit contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, coconut meat, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
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 +255.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +163.7%
Contains more IronIron +2937.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1259.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1471.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +527.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6718.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
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% 69% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +845.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.053mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 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 ProteinProtein +332.5%
Contains more FatsFats +23821.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.9%
Contains more OtherOther +159.5%
Contains more WaterWater +87.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 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 +7025%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +916.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coconut 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 Coconut Grapefruit Opinion
Calories 354kcal 42kcal Coconut
Protein 3.33g 0.77g Coconut
Fats 33.49g 0.14g Coconut
Vitamin C 3.3mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Net carbs 6.23g 9.06g Grapefruit
Carbs 15.23g 10.66g Coconut
Magnesium 32mg 9mg Coconut
Calcium 14mg 22mg Grapefruit
Potassium 356mg 135mg Coconut
Iron 2.43mg 0.08mg Coconut
Sugar 6.23g 6.89g Coconut
Fiber 9g 1.6g Coconut
Copper 0.435mg 0.032mg Coconut
Zinc 1.1mg 0.07mg Coconut
Phosphorus 113mg 18mg Coconut
Sodium 20mg 0mg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 0IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.13mg Coconut
Manganese 1.5mg 0.022mg Coconut
Selenium 10.1µg 0.1µg Coconut
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.043mg Coconut
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.031mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 0.204mg Coconut
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.262mg Coconut
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.053mg Coconut
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Coconut
Folate 26µg 13µg Coconut
Choline 12.1mg 7.7mg Coconut
Saturated Fat 29.698g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 1.425g 0.02g Coconut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0.036g Coconut
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.008mg Coconut
Threonine 0.121mg 0.013mg Coconut
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0.008mg Coconut
Leucine 0.247mg 0.015mg Coconut
Lysine 0.147mg 0.019mg Coconut
Methionine 0.062mg 0.007mg Coconut
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.013mg Coconut
Valine 0.202mg 0.015mg Coconut
Histidine 0.077mg 0.008mg Coconut
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut 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
8%
Coconut
18%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.677g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut
Coconut 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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.