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Grapefruit vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Grapefruit and Caper?

  • Grapefruit is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Caper is richer in Copper, Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin E .
  • Caper's daily need coverage for Sodium is 102% higher.
  • Grapefruit has 8 times more Vitamin A RAE than Caper. Grapefruit has 58µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Caper has 7µg.

We used Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Capers, canned types in this comparison.

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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 Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +237.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +1987.5%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Zinc +357.1%
Contains more Copper +1068.8%
Contains more Manganese +254.5%
Contains more Selenium +1100%
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 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +237.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +1987.5%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Zinc +357.1%
Contains more Copper +1068.8%
Contains more Manganese +254.5%
Contains more Selenium +1100%

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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Caper
Contains more Vitamin A +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +625.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +870.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +348.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.6%
Contains more Folate +76.9%
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 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin A +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +625.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +870.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +348.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.6%
Contains more Folate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +118%
Contains more Protein +206.5%
Contains more Fats +514.3%
Contains more Other +2073%
Equal in Water - 83.85
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Carbs +118%
Contains more Protein +206.5%
Contains more Fats +514.3%
Contains more Other +2073%
Equal in Water - 83.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +744.4%
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +744.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Caper Opinion
Net carbs 9.06g 1.69g Grapefruit
Protein 0.77g 2.36g Caper
Fats 0.14g 0.86g Caper
Carbs 10.66g 4.89g Grapefruit
Calories 42kcal 23kcal Grapefruit
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g 0.41g Caper
Fiber 1.6g 3.2g Caper
Calcium 22mg 40mg Caper
Iron 0.08mg 1.67mg Caper
Magnesium 9mg 33mg Caper
Phosphorus 18mg 10mg Grapefruit
Potassium 135mg 40mg Grapefruit
Sodium 0mg 2348mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg 0.32mg Caper
Copper 0.032mg 0.374mg Caper
Manganese 0.022mg 0.078mg Caper
Selenium 0.1µg 1.2µg Caper
Vitamin A 1150IU 138IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 7µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.88mg Caper
Vitamin C 31.2mg 4.3mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.018mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.139mg Caper
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0.652mg Caper
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.027mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.023mg Grapefruit
Folate 13µg 23µg Caper
Vitamin K 0µg 24.6µg Caper
Tryptophan 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.233g Grapefruit
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.063g Caper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 0.304g Caper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Caper
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
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 2348mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.212g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caper
Caper 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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.