Grapefruit vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between grapefruit and buckwheat
- Grapefruit has more vitamin C and vitamin A; however, buckwheat is richer in manganese, copper, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus.
- Grapefruit's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 35% more.
- Buckwheat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of buckwheat is 51, while the glycemic index of grapefruit is 25.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +214.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +466.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +356.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +771.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +288.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1731.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2100% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +360.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +161% |
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:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +339% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +342.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.2% |
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
0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.188 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +840% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +422.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
3.51 g
Glucose:
1.61 g
Fructose:
1.77 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +777.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +705% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1670% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.403mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.146mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 51mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.8mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 70mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.204mg | 0.94mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0.77g | 3.38g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.61mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 2.2µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.7g | 4% |
| Carbs | 10.66g | 19.94g | 3% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 92kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.262mg | 0.359mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.9µg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.7mg | 20.1mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.77g | 0.1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.188g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.134g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.039mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.62g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.06g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.89g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 0mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Folate | 13µg | 14µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.188g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.013mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.019mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.015mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.079mg | 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
15%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat 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.