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Grapefruit vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between grapefruit and potato chips

  • Grapefruit has more vitamin A, while potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin K.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 60% more than grapefruit.
  • The amount of saturated fat in grapefruit is lower.
  • Grapefruit has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of grapefruit is 25, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +644.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +844.4%
Contains more IronIron +1937.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +856.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1457.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +816.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8000%
~equal in Calcium ~24mg

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% 19% 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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6907.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +288.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +535.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1776%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1145.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +246.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +387%
~equal in Vitamin C ~31.1mg
~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +4534.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +809.1%
Contains more FatsFats +24614.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +396.2%
Contains more OtherOther +873%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33705.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 12.17g 81%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 9.11mg 60%
Fats 0.14g 34.6g 53%
Saturated fat 0.021g 10.96g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.66mg 47%
Potassium 135mg 1275mg 34%
Copper 0.032mg 0.306mg 30%
Calories 42kcal 536kcal 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.02g 9.84g 25%
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 3.827mg 23%
Histidine 0.008mg 153mg 22%
Phosphorus 18mg 165mg 21%
Iron 0.08mg 1.63mg 19%
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg 18%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.44mg 18%
Selenium 0.1µg 8.1µg 15%
Magnesium 9mg 67mg 14%
Carbs 10.66g 52.9g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.197mg 13%
Fiber 1.6g 4.8g 13%
Protein 0.77g 7g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.167mg 10%
Zinc 0.07mg 1.09mg 9%
Folate 13µg 45µg 8%
Vitamin A 58µg 0µg 6%
Choline 7.7mg 37.5mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.402mg 3%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Vitamin C 31.2mg 31.1mg 0%
Net carbs 9.06g 48.1g N/A
Calcium 22mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 6.89g 0.22g N/A
Sodium 0mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.019mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.015mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Potato chips
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
15%
Grapefruit
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.67g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.939g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.