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Grapefruit vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Grapefruit and Sunflower oil?

  • Grapefruit is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, yet Sunflower oil is higher in Vitamin E .
  • Sunflower oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 273% more.
  • The amount of Sugar in Sunflower oil is lower.

We used Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) types 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 more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +71328.6%
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +71328.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101011.1%
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101011.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Sunflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 9.06g 0g Grapefruit
Protein 0.77g 0g Grapefruit
Fats 0.14g 100g Sunflower oil
Carbs 10.66g 0g Grapefruit
Calories 42kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g 0g Sunflower oil
Fiber 1.6g 0g Grapefruit
Calcium 22mg 0mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.08mg 0mg Grapefruit
Magnesium 9mg 0mg Grapefruit
Phosphorus 18mg 0mg Grapefruit
Potassium 135mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg 0mg Grapefruit
Copper 0.032mg 0mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.022mg 0mg Grapefruit
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 1150IU 0IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 0µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 31.2mg 0mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0mg Grapefruit
Folate 13µg 0µg Grapefruit
Vitamin K 0µg 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg 0mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg 0mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg 0mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg 0mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg 0mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg 0mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.021g 13g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 36.4g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Sunflower oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Grapefruit
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.979g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.