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Grapefruit vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between grapefruit and eggs

  • Grapefruit has more vitamin C, while eggs have more copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 219% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in grapefruit is lower.
  • Eggs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggs is 0, while the glycemic index of grapefruit is 25.

The food types used in this comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.3%
Contains more IronIron +1387.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +6150%
Contains more ZincZinc +1400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +855.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30700%
~equal in Potassium ~126mg

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%
Egg
Egg
11
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +692.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1554.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +433.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +238.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +3715.6%

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
Egg
Egg
3
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +851.8%
Contains more WaterWater +18%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1533.8%
Contains more FatsFats +7478.6%
Contains more OtherOther +189.2%

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
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20285%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3827.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.032mg 2mg 219%
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg 124%
Selenium 0.1µg 30.8µg 56%
Choline 7.7mg 293.8mg 52%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.513mg 37%
Vitamin C 31.2mg 0mg 35%
Protein 0.77g 12.58g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 1.398mg 23%
Phosphorus 18mg 172mg 22%
Fats 0.14g 10.61g 16%
Saturated fat 0.021g 3.267g 15%
Iron 0.08mg 1.19mg 14%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin A 58µg 149µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.02g 4.077g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 1.414g 9%
Zinc 0.07mg 1.05mg 9%
Folate 13µg 44µg 8%
Calories 42kcal 155kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1.03mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Sodium 0mg 124mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.121mg 5%
Calcium 22mg 50mg 3%
Carbs 10.66g 1.12g 3%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.066mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0.064mg 1%
Net carbs 9.06g 1.12g N/A
Magnesium 9mg 10mg 0%
Potassium 135mg 126mg 0%
Sugar 6.89g 1.12g N/A
Manganese 0.022mg 0.026mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.019mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.015mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.246g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.