Grapefruit vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Grapefruit and Lime
- Grapefruit has more Vitamin A RAE, while Lime has more Iron.
- Lime contains 29 times less Vitamin A RAE than Grapefruit. Grapefruit contains 58µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Lime contains 2µg.
- The amount of Sugar in Lime is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Limes, 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 | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +650% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.1% |
| 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 | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +62.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
~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:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
10.54 g
Water:
88.26 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~0.7g
~equal in
Carbs
~10.54g
~equal in
Water
~88.26g
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
0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.055 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.8% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.022g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.019g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 42kcal | 30kcal |
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| Protein | 0.77g | 0.7g |
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| Fats | 0.14g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 29.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.06g | 7.74g |
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| Carbs | 10.66g | 10.54g |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 135mg | 102mg |
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| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 6.89g | 1.69g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.065mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 18mg | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1150IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 58µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.008mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.204mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.262mg | 0.217mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.6µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 7.7mg | 5.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.021g | 0.022g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0.019g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.055g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.003mg |
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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 | 0.014mg |
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| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.002mg |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lime is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
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 - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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)