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Grapefruit vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Grapefruit and Chocolate

  • Grapefruit contains less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B12 than Chocolate.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 111% higher.
  • Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +154.5%
Contains more Iron +9925%
Contains more Magnesium +1522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1044.4%
Contains more Potassium +314.1%
Contains more Zinc +2771.4%
Contains more Copper +3112.5%
Contains more Manganese +6350%
Contains more Selenium +2900%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +154.5%
Contains more Iron +9925%
Contains more Magnesium +1522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1044.4%
Contains more Potassium +314.1%
Contains more Zinc +2771.4%
Contains more Copper +3112.5%
Contains more Manganese +6350%
Contains more Selenium +2900%

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 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +8978.4%
Contains more Protein +533.8%
Contains more Fats +22242.9%
Contains more Carbs +473.8%
Contains more Other +359.5%
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +8978.4%
Contains more Protein +533.8%
Contains more Fats +22242.9%
Contains more Carbs +473.8%
Contains more Other +359.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2933.3%
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2933.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1217.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
51% 23% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 3.51 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 1.77 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1217.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 9.06g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 0.77g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.14g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 10.66g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 42kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Fructose 1.77g 0g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g 47.9g Grapefruit
Fiber 1.6g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 22mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 0.08mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 9mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 18mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 135mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 0mg 24mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.032mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.022mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0.1µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 1150IU 50IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 2µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.025mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.05mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.042mg Grapefruit
Folate 13µg Grapefruit
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 8.1µg Chocolate
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
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Grapefruit
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.021g 18.519g Grapefruit
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.498g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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