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Grapefruit vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between grapefruit and crouton

  • Grapefruit has more vitamin C and vitamin A; however, crouton has more selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for crouton is 68% higher.
  • Crouton has a higher glycemic index than grapefruit.

Food types used in this article are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Croutons, plain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +244.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +245.5%
Contains more IronIron +5000%
Contains more CopperCopper +409.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1171.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +538.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2172.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37400%
~equal in Potassium ~124mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1348.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +777.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2566.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +915.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +1501.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1445.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4614.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +589.5%
Contains more OtherOther +575.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15195%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3436.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Crouton DV% diff.
Selenium 0.1µg 37.5µg 68%
Iron 0.08mg 4.08mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.623mg 48%
Vitamin C 31.2mg 0mg 35%
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 5.439mg 33%
Sodium 0mg 698mg 30%
Folate 13µg 132µg 30%
Protein 0.77g 11.9g 22%
Carbs 10.66g 73.5g 21%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.5mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.272mg 19%
Calories 42kcal 407kcal 18%
Copper 0.032mg 0.163mg 15%
Phosphorus 18mg 115mg 14%
Fiber 1.6g 5.1g 14%
Fats 0.14g 6.6g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 1.273g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.02g 3.059g 8%
Saturated fat 0.021g 1.51g 7%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.89mg 7%
Vitamin A 58µg 0µg 6%
Calcium 22mg 76mg 5%
Magnesium 9mg 31mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.429mg 3%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.026mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Choline 7.7mg 1%
Net carbs 9.06g 68.4g N/A
Potassium 135mg 124mg 0%
Sugar 6.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.019mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.015mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Crouton
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Grapefruit
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 698mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton 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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.