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Grapefruit vs. Cranberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Grapefruit and Cranberry

  • Grapefruit has more Vitamin C than Cranberry.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 11% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Cranberry, low bush or lingenberry, raw (Alaska Native).

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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 Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
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 8% 15% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%

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 +1177.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%
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 6% 0% 0% 70% 5% 19% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1177.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +92.5%
Contains more Other +85%
Contains more Fats +257.1%
Contains more Carbs +14.4%
Equal in Water - 86.7
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 12.2 g
Water: 86.7 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +92.5%
Contains more Other +85%
Contains more Fats +257.1%
Contains more Carbs +14.4%
Equal in Water - 86.7

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Cranberry Opinion
Net carbs 9.06g 12.2g Cranberry
Protein 0.77g 0.4g Grapefruit
Fats 0.14g 0.5g Cranberry
Carbs 10.66g 12.2g Cranberry
Calories 42kcal 55kcal Cranberry
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g Cranberry
Fiber 1.6g Grapefruit
Calcium 22mg 26mg Cranberry
Iron 0.08mg 0.4mg Cranberry
Magnesium 9mg Grapefruit
Phosphorus 18mg 21mg Cranberry
Potassium 135mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg Grapefruit
Copper 0.032mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.022mg Grapefruit
Selenium 0.1µg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 1150IU 90IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 31.2mg 21mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.02mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.08mg Cranberry
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0.4mg Cranberry
Vitamin B5 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg Grapefruit
Folate 13µg Grapefruit
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 Cranberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Cranberry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
9%
Cranberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
3%
Cranberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry
Cranberry contains less Sodium (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry
Cranberry is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. Cranberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169805/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.