Grapefruit vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between grapefruit and apple pie
- Grapefruit has more vitamin C and vitamin A; however, apple pie is higher in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B3.
- Grapefruit covers your daily vitamin C needs 31% more than apple pie.
- Apple pie contains 9 times less vitamin A than grapefruit. Grapefruit contains 1150IU of vitamin A, while apple pie contains 124IU.
- Grapefruit has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of apple pie is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more IronIron | +1412.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +43.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +128.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +727.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +875% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +211.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +409.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +450.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
34 g
Water:
52.2 g
Other:
0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater | +68.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +7757.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +218.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +143.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.036 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21840% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6005.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 3.2mg | 31% |
Fats | 0.14g | 11g | 17% |
Saturated fat | 0.021g | 3.797g | 17% |
Iron | 0.08mg | 1.21mg | 14% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.036g | 2.198g | 14% |
Sodium | 0mg | 266mg | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 4.388g | 11% |
Calories | 42kcal | 237kcal | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.158mg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.134mg | 8% |
Carbs | 10.66g | 34g | 8% |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.182mg | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.204mg | 1.123mg | 6% |
Vitamin A | 58µg | 29µg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.262mg | 0.119mg | 3% |
Fructose | 1.77g | 2% | |
Copper | 0.032mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
Folate | 13µg | 4µg | 2% |
Potassium | 135mg | 65mg | 2% |
Protein | 0.77g | 1.9g | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
Choline | 7.7mg | 1% | |
Calcium | 22mg | 11mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
Phosphorus | 18mg | 24mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 9.06g | 32.4g | N/A |
Magnesium | 9mg | 7mg | 0% |
Sugar | 6.89g | N/A | |
Fiber | 1.6g | 1.6g | 0% |
Selenium | 0.1µg | 0% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.013mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.015mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.019mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.013mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.015mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.776g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is cheaper?

Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.