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Grapefruit vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Grapefruit and Sweet and sour

  • Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Fiber, however, Sweet and sour is richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Sweet and sour's daily need coverage for Manganese is 32% more.
  • Grapefruit contains 58 times more Vitamin A than Sweet and sour. Grapefruit contains 58µg of Vitamin A, while Sweet and sour contains 1µg.
  • Grapefruit contains less Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.

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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 5.7% 3% 8.7% 7.9% 26% 2.5% 3% 48% 99% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more IronIron +162.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3359.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

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% 69% 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 29% 0.6% 0.2% 0% 12% 4.4% 3.5% 5.6% 12% 0% 0.5% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +181.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.187mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.053mg
~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
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +185.2%
Contains more FatsFats +600%
Contains more WaterWater +46.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +258.5%
Contains more OtherOther +229.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Sweet and sour Opinion
Calories 42kcal 150kcal Sweet and sour
Protein 0.77g 0.27g Grapefruit
Fats 0.14g 0.02g Grapefruit
Vitamin C 31.2mg 8.7mg Grapefruit
Net carbs 9.06g 38.12g Sweet and sour
Carbs 10.66g 38.22g Sweet and sour
Magnesium 9mg 8mg Grapefruit
Calcium 22mg 10mg Grapefruit
Potassium 135mg 99mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.08mg 0.21mg Sweet and sour
Sugar 6.89g 18.75g Grapefruit
Fiber 1.6g 0.1g Grapefruit
Copper 0.032mg 0.079mg Sweet and sour
Zinc 0.07mg 0.09mg Sweet and sour
Phosphorus 18mg 7mg Grapefruit
Sodium 0mg 371mg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 1150IU 10IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A 58µg 1µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.01mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.022mg 0.761mg Sweet and sour
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.048mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.019mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0.187mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.093mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.053mg
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Sweet and sour
Folate 13µg 8µg Grapefruit
Choline 7.7mg 2.4mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0g Sweet and sour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 0g Grapefruit
Tryptophan 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Sweet and sour
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
18%
Grapefruit
6%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 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.

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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.