Grapefruit vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between grapefruit and plums
- Grapefruit has more vitamin C and vitamin A, while plums have more vitamin K.
- Grapefruit's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 24% higher.
- Plums contain 3 times less vitamin A than grapefruit. Grapefruit contains 1150IU of vitamin A, while plums contain 345IU.
- The amount of sugar in grapefruit is lower.
- Grapefruit has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of grapefruit is 25, while the glycemic index of plums is 53.
The food types used in this comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink, and red, all areas and Plums, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136.4% |
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 | +228.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +241.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +160% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +305.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
11.42 g
Water:
87.23 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
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Protein
~0.7g
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Carbs
~11.42g
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Water
~87.23g
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Other
~0.37g
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
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.044 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +570% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.2% |
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:
1.57 g
Glucose:
5.07 g
Fructose:
3.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.08 g
Galactose:
0.14 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +123.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +214.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +73.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
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Lactose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 9.5mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 17µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 6.4µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.057mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.262mg | 0.135mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.77g | 3.07g | 2% |
| Folate | 13µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.204mg | 0.417mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 157mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.7mg | 1.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 46kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.77g | 0.7g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Carbs | 10.66g | 11.42g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.06g | 10.02g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.89g | 9.92g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.134g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.013mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.019mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.015mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.009mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.