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Grapefruit vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Grapefruit and Nectarine

  • Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, while Nectarine has more Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Grapefruit covers your daily need of Vitamin C 29% more than Nectarine.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Nectarines, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 1.8% 18% 11% 29% 4.6% 11% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.9%
Contains more IronIron +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~9mg
~equal in Sodium ~0mg

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%
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 18% 20% 15% 0% 8.5% 6.2% 21% 11% 5.8% 0% 5.5% 3.8% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +451.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.7%
Contains more FatsFats +128.6%
Contains more OtherOther +29.7%
~equal in Carbs ~10.55g
~equal in Water ~87.59g

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
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +340%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +213.9%

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
62% 20% 17%
Starch: 0.07 g
Sucrose: 4.87 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +29.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +38.7%
~equal in Glucose ~1.57g
~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 Nectarine
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Nectarine Opinion
Calories 42kcal 44kcal Nectarine
Protein 0.77g 1.06g Nectarine
Fats 0.14g 0.32g Nectarine
Vitamin C 31.2mg 5.4mg Grapefruit
Net carbs 9.06g 8.85g Grapefruit
Carbs 10.66g 10.55g Grapefruit
Magnesium 9mg 9mg
Calcium 22mg 6mg Grapefruit
Potassium 135mg 201mg Nectarine
Iron 0.08mg 0.28mg Nectarine
Sugar 6.89g 7.89g Grapefruit
Fiber 1.6g 1.7g Nectarine
Copper 0.032mg 0.086mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.07mg 0.17mg Nectarine
Starch 0g 0.07g Nectarine
Phosphorus 18mg 26mg Nectarine
Vitamin A 1150IU 332IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A 58µg 17µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.77mg Nectarine
Manganese 0.022mg 0.054mg Nectarine
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.034mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.027mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 1.125mg Nectarine
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.185mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.025mg Grapefruit
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Nectarine
Folate 13µg 5µg Grapefruit
Choline 7.7mg 6.2mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.025g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.088g Nectarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 0.113g Nectarine
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.005mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg 0.009mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.009mg Nectarine
Leucine 0.015mg 0.014mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg 0.016mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg 0.006mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.021mg Nectarine
Valine 0.015mg 0.013mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg 0.008mg
Fructose 1.77g 1.37g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nectarine
Nectarine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)

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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.