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Grapefruit vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Grapefruit and Maple syrup

  • Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Fiber, however, Maple syrup is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily Manganese needs 125% more than Grapefruit.
  • Grapefruit has less Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Syrups, maple.

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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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +363.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57%
Contains more IronIron +37.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13118.2%
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.
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +627.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2550%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3996.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1825%
Contains more FatsFats +133.3%
Contains more WaterWater +171.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +528.9%
Contains more OtherOther +27%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.7%

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
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +240.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1561.5%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~1.6g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Maple syrup
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Maple syrup Opinion
Calories 42kcal 260kcal Maple syrup
Protein 0.77g 0.04g Grapefruit
Fats 0.14g 0.06g Grapefruit
Vitamin C 31.2mg 0mg Grapefruit
Net carbs 9.06g 67.04g Maple syrup
Carbs 10.66g 67.04g Maple syrup
Magnesium 9mg 21mg Maple syrup
Calcium 22mg 102mg Maple syrup
Potassium 135mg 212mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.08mg 0.11mg Maple syrup
Sugar 6.89g 60.46g Grapefruit
Fiber 1.6g 0g Grapefruit
Copper 0.032mg 0.018mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 18mg 2mg Grapefruit
Sodium 0mg 12mg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 1150IU 0IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A 58µg 0µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.022mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Maple syrup
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0.081mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.036mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.002mg Grapefruit
Folate 13µg 0µg Grapefruit
Choline 7.7mg 1.6mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.011g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 0.017g 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 0.52g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Maple syrup
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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
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)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.