Grapefruit vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Grapefruit and Prickly pear different?
- Grapefruit is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A, however, Prickly pear is richer in Magnesium, Fiber, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Grapefruit is 19% higher.
- Grapefruit contains 29 times more Vitamin A than Prickly pear. While Grapefruit contains 58µg of Vitamin A, Prickly pear contains only 2µg.
Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Prickly pears, raw are the varieties 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +844.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +154.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63% |
| Contains more IronIron | +275% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +122.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2574.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +207.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
0.73 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
87.55 g
Other:
1.64 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +264.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +343.2% |
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Protein
~0.73g
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Water
~87.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.036 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.213 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +275% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +491.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 42kcal | 41kcal |
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| Protein | 0.77g | 0.73g |
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| Fats | 0.14g | 0.51g |
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| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 14mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.06g | 5.97g |
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| Carbs | 10.66g | 9.57g |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 85mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 135mg | 220mg |
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| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.3mg |
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| Sugar | 6.89g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.6g |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1150IU | 43IU |
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| Vitamin A | 58µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.014mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.204mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.262mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.06mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 7.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.021g | 0.067g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0.075g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.213g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.013mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.008mg |
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| Leucine | 0.015mg |
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| Lysine | 0.019mg |
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| Methionine | 0.007mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg |
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| Valine | 0.015mg |
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| Histidine | 0.008mg |
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| Fructose | 1.77g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.046g)
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)