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Common plum vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Common plum and Grapefruit

  • Common plum has more Vitamin K, while Grapefruit has more Vitamin C.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 24% higher.
  • The amount of Sugar in Grapefruit is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Plums, 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 +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +78.1%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +78.1%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +228.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Contains more Folate +160%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 6% 0% 32% 7% 6% 8% 9% 7% 4% 0% 16%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +228.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Contains more Folate +160%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Protein - 0.77
Equal in Carbs - 10.66
Equal in Water - 88.06
Equal in Other - 0.37
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 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 Fats +100%
Equal in Protein - 0.77
Equal in Carbs - 10.66
Equal in Water - 88.06
Equal in Other - 0.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +570%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.2%
9% 69% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +570%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +214.9%
Contains more Fructose +73.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +123.6%
16% 51% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.57 g
Glucose: 5.07 g
Fructose: 3.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0.14 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 +214.9%
Contains more Fructose +73.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +123.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Common plum Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 9.06g Common plum
Protein 0.7g 0.77g Grapefruit
Fats 0.28g 0.14g Common plum
Carbs 11.42g 10.66g Common plum
Calories 46kcal 42kcal Common plum
Fructose 3.07g 1.77g Common plum
Sugar 9.92g 6.89g Grapefruit
Fiber 1.4g 1.6g Grapefruit
Calcium 6mg 22mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.17mg 0.08mg Common plum
Magnesium 7mg 9mg Grapefruit
Phosphorus 16mg 18mg Grapefruit
Potassium 157mg 135mg Common plum
Zinc 0.1mg 0.07mg Common plum
Copper 0.057mg 0.032mg Common plum
Manganese 0.052mg 0.022mg Common plum
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 345IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.13mg Common plum
Vitamin C 9.5mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.043mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.031mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.417mg 0.204mg Common plum
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.053mg Grapefruit
Folate 5µg 13µg Grapefruit
Vitamin K 6.4µg 0µg Common plum
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.008mg Common plum
Threonine 0.01mg 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.008mg Common plum
Leucine 0.015mg 0.015mg
Lysine 0.016mg 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.008mg 0.007mg Common plum
Phenylalanine 0.014mg 0.013mg Common plum
Valine 0.016mg 0.015mg Common plum
Histidine 0.009mg 0.008mg Common plum
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.021g Common plum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0.02g Common plum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.036g Common plum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Common plum 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
9%
Common plum
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Common plum
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Common plum
Common plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Common plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.