Grapefruit vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Grapefruit and Lemon
- Grapefruit has more Vitamin A, however, Lemon is richer in Vitamin C, and Iron.
- Lemon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 24% more.
- Grapefruit contains 58 times more Vitamin A than Lemon. Grapefruit contains 58µg of Vitamin A, while Lemon contains 1µg.
- Lemon contains less Sugar.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Lemons, raw, without peel.
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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 | +12.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +650% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 AVitamin A | +5127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +69.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
9.32 g
Water:
88.98 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.3% |
~equal in
Water
~88.98g
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
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +81.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 42kcal | 29kcal |
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| Protein | 0.77g | 1.1g |
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| Fats | 0.14g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 53mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.06g | 6.52g |
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| Carbs | 10.66g | 9.32g |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 26mg |
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| Potassium | 135mg | 138mg |
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| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 6.89g | 2.5g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.037mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.06mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 16mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1150IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A | 58µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.03mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.204mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.262mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 7.7mg | 5.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.021g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.089g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.013mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.008mg |
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| Leucine | 0.015mg |
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| Lysine | 0.019mg |
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| Methionine | 0.007mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg |
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| Valine | 0.015mg |
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| Histidine | 0.008mg |
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| Fructose | 1.77g |
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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
18%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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)