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Grapefruit vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Grapefruit and Mars

  • Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, however, Mars has more Iron, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 58% higher.
  • Mars has 62 times less Vitamin C than Grapefruit. Grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C, while Mars has 0.5mg.
  • Grapefruit is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.

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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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +309.1%
Contains more Iron +975%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +309.1%
Contains more Iron +975%

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.
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Mars
Contains more Vitamin A +588.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +6140%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +588.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +6140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +5080%
Contains more Protein +455.8%
Contains more Fats +13700%
Contains more Carbs +579.2%
Contains more Other +521.6%
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Water +5080%
Contains more Protein +455.8%
Contains more Fats +13700%
Contains more Carbs +579.2%
Contains more Other +521.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Mars Opinion
Net carbs 9.06g 70.4g Mars
Protein 0.77g 4.28g Mars
Fats 0.14g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 10.66g 72.4g Mars
Calories 42kcal 475kcal Mars
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g 58.94g Grapefruit
Fiber 1.6g 2g Mars
Calcium 22mg 90mg Mars
Iron 0.08mg 0.86mg Mars
Magnesium 9mg Grapefruit
Phosphorus 18mg Grapefruit
Potassium 135mg Grapefruit
Sodium 0mg 136mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg Grapefruit
Copper 0.032mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.022mg Grapefruit
Selenium 0.1µg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 1150IU 167IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 31.2mg 0.5mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.204mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B5 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg Grapefruit
Folate 13µg Grapefruit
Tryptophan 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Grapefruit
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.021g 11.651g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Mars
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Grapefruit
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit 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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.