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Grapefruit vs. Mango — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Grapefruit and Mango different?

  • Mango is higher than Grapefruit in Copper, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B6.
  • Grapefruit is lower in Sugar.

Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Mangos, raw types were used in this article.

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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%
Mango
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.3% 15% 6% 37% 2.5% 6% 0.13% 8.2% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +246.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +186.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%

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% 69% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
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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 121% 65% 18% 0% 7% 8.8% 13% 12% 27% 0% 11% 32% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +230.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1082IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~7.6mg

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
Mango
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15% 83%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 14.98 g
Water: 83.46 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +171.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.5%
~equal in Protein ~0.82g
~equal in Water ~83.46g
~equal in Other ~0.36g

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
Mango
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30% 46% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.14 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.071 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
51% 23% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 3.51 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 1.77 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Mango
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51% 15% 34%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.97 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 4.68 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +98.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +24.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +164.4%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Mango Opinion
Calories 42kcal 60kcal Mango
Protein 0.77g 0.82g Mango
Fats 0.14g 0.38g Mango
Vitamin C 31.2mg 36.4mg Mango
Net carbs 9.06g 13.38g Mango
Carbs 10.66g 14.98g Mango
Magnesium 9mg 10mg Mango
Calcium 22mg 11mg Grapefruit
Potassium 135mg 168mg Mango
Iron 0.08mg 0.16mg Mango
Sugar 6.89g 13.66g Grapefruit
Fiber 1.6g 1.6g
Copper 0.032mg 0.111mg Mango
Zinc 0.07mg 0.09mg Mango
Phosphorus 18mg 14mg Grapefruit
Sodium 0mg 1mg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 1150IU 1082IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A 58µg 54µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.9mg Mango
Manganese 0.022mg 0.063mg Mango
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Mango
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.028mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.038mg Mango
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0.669mg Mango
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.197mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.119mg Mango
Vitamin K 0µg 4.2µg Mango
Folate 13µg 43µg Mango
Choline 7.7mg 7.6mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.092g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.14g Mango
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 0.071g Mango
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.013mg Mango
Threonine 0.013mg 0.031mg Mango
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.029mg Mango
Leucine 0.015mg 0.05mg Mango
Lysine 0.019mg 0.066mg Mango
Methionine 0.007mg 0.008mg Mango
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.027mg Mango
Valine 0.015mg 0.042mg Mango
Histidine 0.008mg 0.019mg Mango
Fructose 1.77g 4.68g Mango

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Mango
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
18%
Grapefruit
25%
Mango
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
9%
Mango

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mango
Mango is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.3)
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. Mango - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169910/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.