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Grapefruit vs. Asian pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Grapefruit and Asian pear

  • Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A, however, Asian pear is richer in Fiber.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 30% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Pears, asian, raw.

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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 5.7% 1.2% 11% 0% 17% 0.55% 4.7% 0% 7.8% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.6%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%
~equal in Sodium ~0mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.1µg

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% 69% 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 13% 0% 2.4% 0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.1% 4.2% 5.1% 0% 11% 6% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +721.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +274.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +51%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.12mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.219mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54%
Contains more FatsFats +64.3%
~equal in Carbs ~10.65g
~equal in Water ~88.25g
~equal in Other ~0.37g

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
10% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +145%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Asian pear Opinion
Calories 42kcal 42kcal
Protein 0.77g 0.5g Grapefruit
Fats 0.14g 0.23g Asian pear
Vitamin C 31.2mg 3.8mg Grapefruit
Net carbs 9.06g 7.05g Grapefruit
Carbs 10.66g 10.65g Grapefruit
Magnesium 9mg 8mg Grapefruit
Calcium 22mg 4mg Grapefruit
Potassium 135mg 121mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.08mg 0mg Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g 7.05g Grapefruit
Fiber 1.6g 3.6g Asian pear
Copper 0.032mg 0.05mg Asian pear
Zinc 0.07mg 0.02mg Grapefruit
Phosphorus 18mg 11mg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 1150IU 0IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A 58µg 0µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.12mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.022mg 0.06mg Asian pear
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.009mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.01mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0.219mg Asian pear
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.07mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.022mg Grapefruit
Vitamin K 0µg 4.5µg Asian pear
Folate 13µg 8µg Grapefruit
Choline 7.7mg 5.1mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.012g Asian pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.049g Asian pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 0.055g Asian pear
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.005mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg 0.013mg
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.014mg Asian pear
Leucine 0.015mg 0.025mg Asian pear
Lysine 0.019mg 0.017mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg 0.006mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.013mg
Valine 0.015mg 0.018mg Asian pear
Histidine 0.008mg 0.005mg Grapefruit
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Asian pear
Low Calories diet Equal
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
18%
Grapefruit
4%
Asian pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
5%
Asian pear

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Asian pear
Asian pear 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/nutrients
  2. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/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.