Grapefruit vs. Pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Grapefruit and Pear
- Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Pear has more Fiber, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Grapefruit is 30% higher.
- Pear has 58 times less Vitamin A RAE than Grapefruit. Grapefruit has 58µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pear has 1µg.
- Grapefruit is lower in Sugar.
Food types used in this article are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Pears, 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.
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Calcium
+144.4%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+50%
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Potassium
+16.4%
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Sodium
-100%
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Iron
+125%
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Zinc
+42.9%
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Copper
+156.3%
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Manganese
+118.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.1
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Calcium
+144.4%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+50%
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Potassium
+16.4%
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Sodium
-100%
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Iron
+125%
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Zinc
+42.9%
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Copper
+156.3%
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Manganese
+118.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.1
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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Vitamin A
+4500%
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Vitamin C
+625.6%
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Vitamin B1
+258.3%
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Vitamin B2
+19.2%
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Vitamin B3
+26.7%
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Vitamin B5
+434.7%
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Vitamin B6
+82.8%
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Folate
+85.7%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
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Vitamin A
+4500%
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Vitamin C
+625.6%
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Vitamin B1
+258.3%
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Vitamin B2
+19.2%
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Vitamin B3
+26.7%
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Vitamin B5
+434.7%
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Vitamin B6
+82.8%
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Folate
+85.7%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+113.9%
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Other
+19.4%
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Carbs
+42.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.14
Equal in Water - 83.96
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
0.36 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
15.23 g
Water:
83.96 g
Other:
0.31 g
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Protein
+113.9%
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Other
+19.4%
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Carbs
+42.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.14
Equal in Water - 83.96
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+320%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+161.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.022
Saturated Fat:
0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.036 g
Saturated Fat:
0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.094 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+320%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+161.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.022
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+394.4%
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Glucose
+61.5%
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Fructose
+262.7%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
3.51 g
Glucose:
1.61 g
Fructose:
1.77 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.71 g
Glucose:
2.6 g
Fructose:
6.42 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+394.4%
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Glucose
+61.5%
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Fructose
+262.7%
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 9.06g | 12.13g |
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Protein | 0.77g | 0.36g |
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Fats | 0.14g | 0.14g | |
Carbs | 10.66g | 15.23g |
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Calories | 42kcal | 57kcal |
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Fructose | 1.77g | 6.42g |
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Sugar | 6.89g | 9.75g |
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Fiber | 1.6g | 3.1g |
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Calcium | 22mg | 9mg |
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Iron | 0.08mg | 0.18mg |
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Magnesium | 9mg | 7mg |
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Phosphorus | 18mg | 12mg |
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Potassium | 135mg | 116mg |
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Sodium | 0mg | 1mg |
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Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.1mg |
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Copper | 0.032mg | 0.082mg |
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Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.048mg |
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Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
Vitamin A | 1150IU | 25IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 58µg | 1µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.12mg |
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Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 4.3mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.012mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.026mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.204mg | 0.161mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.262mg | 0.049mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.029mg |
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Folate | 13µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.002mg |
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Threonine | 0.013mg | 0.011mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.011mg |
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Leucine | 0.015mg | 0.019mg |
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Lysine | 0.019mg | 0.017mg |
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Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.002mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.013mg | 0.011mg |
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Valine | 0.015mg | 0.017mg |
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Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.002mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.021g | 0.022g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0.084g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.094g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 - 13)
Which food is cheaper?

Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.