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Grapefruit vs. Rose apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between grapefruit and rose apple

  • Rose apple contains less vitamin C than grapefruit.
  • Rose apple has a higher glycemic index than grapefruit.

Food types used in this article are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Rose-apples, 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 3.6% 8.7% 11% 2.6% 5.3% 1.6% 3.4% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.8%
~equal in Potassium ~123mg
~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% 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 74% 5.7% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +292.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.03mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
6% 93%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.7 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87%
Contains more FatsFats +114.3%
~equal in Water ~93g
~equal in Other ~0.4g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Rose apple DV% diff.
Vitamin C 31.2mg 22.3mg 10%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 5%
Vitamin A 58µg 17µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0.8mg 4%
Folate 13µg 3%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Copper 0.032mg 0.016mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.02mg 2%
Carbs 10.66g 5.7g 2%
Calories 42kcal 25kcal 1%
Choline 7.7mg 1%
Phosphorus 18mg 8mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 5mg 1%
Protein 0.77g 0.6g 0%
Fats 0.14g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 9.06g 5.7g N/A
Potassium 135mg 123mg 0%
Iron 0.08mg 0.07mg 0%
Sugar 6.89g N/A
Zinc 0.07mg 0.06mg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.029mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.03mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.021g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Rose apple
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
8%
Rose apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
4%
Rose apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rose apple
Rose apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose apple
Rose apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rose apple
Rose apple is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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
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. Rose apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168171/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.