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Grapefruit vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Grapefruit and Beetroot

  • Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Beetroot is richer in Folate, Manganese, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 29% more.
  • Grapefruit contains 29 times more Vitamin A RAE than Beetroot. Grapefruit contains 58µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Beetroot contains 2µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Beets, 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.
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +140.7%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +134.4%
Contains more Manganese +1395.5%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +140.7%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +134.4%
Contains more Manganese +1395.5%
Contains more Selenium +600%

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 A +3384.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin C +536.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.4%
Contains more Folate +738.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +3384.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin C +536.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.4%
Contains more Folate +738.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +11.5%
Contains more Protein +109.1%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Other +191.9%
Equal in Water - 87.58
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Carbs +11.5%
Contains more Protein +109.1%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Other +191.9%
Equal in Water - 87.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.7%
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Grapefruit Beetroot
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 9.06g 6.76g Grapefruit
Protein 0.77g 1.61g Beetroot
Fats 0.14g 0.17g Beetroot
Carbs 10.66g 9.56g Grapefruit
Calories 42kcal 43kcal Beetroot
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g 6.76g Beetroot
Fiber 1.6g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 22mg 16mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.08mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 9mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 18mg 40mg Beetroot
Potassium 135mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 0mg 78mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg 0.35mg Beetroot
Copper 0.032mg 0.075mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.022mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.1µg 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 1150IU 33IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 2µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.04mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 31.2mg 4.9mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.031mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0.334mg Beetroot
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.155mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.067mg Beetroot
Folate 13µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.013mg 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.015mg 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.019mg 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.007mg 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.015mg 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.008mg 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.027g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 0.06g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Grapefruit Beetroot
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
20%
Grapefruit
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.