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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
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.
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%
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% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
37% 42% 21%
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.
Grapefruit Apple pie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Apple pie DV% diff.
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Apple pie
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
15%
Grapefruit
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.776g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
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.

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.