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Grapefruit vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between grapefruit and broth

  • Grapefruit has more vitamin C and vitamin A; however, broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, and vitamin B3.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1038% more.
  • Grapefruit contains 575 times more vitamin A than broth. Grapefruit contains 1150IU of vitamin A, while broth contains 2IU.
  • Grapefruit contains less saturated fat.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of grapefruit is 25.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +522.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.9%
Contains more IronIron +1187.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +822.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +581.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27900%

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2736.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +1388.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +3779.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2063.6%
Contains more FatsFats +9814.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.9%
Contains more OtherOther +13191.9%

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12344.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 0mg 23875mg 1038%
Selenium 0.1µg 28µg 51%
Vitamin C 31.2mg 1.1mg 33%
Protein 0.77g 16.66g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.43mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 4.48g 30%
Phosphorus 18mg 166mg 21%
Fats 0.14g 13.88g 21%
Choline 7.7mg 114.6mg 19%
Calcium 22mg 187mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.021g 3.43g 15%
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 2.46mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.02g 5.36g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Iron 0.08mg 1.03mg 12%
Calories 42kcal 267kcal 11%
Magnesium 9mg 56mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.6mg 7%
Vitamin A 58µg 0µg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.15mg 6%
Folate 13µg 32µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.1mg 5%
Potassium 135mg 309mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.1mg 4%
Copper 0.032mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.46mg 2%
Carbs 10.66g 18.01g 2%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Net carbs 9.06g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 6.89g 17.36g N/A
Zinc 0.07mg 0.09mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 23875mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.409g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.