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Grapefruit vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between grapefruit and sugar substitute

  • Grapefruit contains less calcium than sugar substitute.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 86% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 3 times less potassium than grapefruit. Grapefruit contains 135mg of potassium, while sugar substitute contains 39mg.
  • The amount of sugar in sugar substitute is lower.
  • Grapefruit has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of grapefruit is 25, while the glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40.

The food types used in this comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +246.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +357.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3895.5%
Contains more IronIron +100%
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +253.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +863.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +167.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +695.2%
Contains more OtherOther +989.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
51% 23% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 3.51 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 1.77 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +47.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Calcium 22mg 879mg 86%
Vitamin C 31.2mg 35%
Sodium 0mg 572mg 25%
Carbs 10.66g 84.77g 25%
Calories 42kcal 347kcal 15%
Vitamin A 58µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.08mg 4%
Fiber 1.6g 0.6g 4%
Folate 13µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.015mg 3%
Potassium 135mg 39mg 3%
Protein 0.77g 2.06g 3%
Copper 0.032mg 0.007mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.015mg 2%
Fructose 1.77g 0g 2%
Phosphorus 18mg 8mg 1%
Choline 7.7mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Starch 0g 3.52g 1%
Iron 0.08mg 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 6mg 1%
Fats 0.14g 0g 0%
Net carbs 9.06g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 6.89g 4.03g N/A
Zinc 0.07mg 0.04mg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg 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 Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.