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Grapefruit vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between grapefruit and taco

  • Grapefruit has more vitamin C and vitamin A; however, taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, iron, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for taco is 39% higher.
  • Taco has 78 times less vitamin C than grapefruit. Grapefruit has 31.2mg of vitamin C, while taco has 0.4mg.
  • Grapefruit is lower in saturated fat.
  • Taco has a higher glycemic index than grapefruit.

Food types used in this article are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +304.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.8%
Contains more IronIron +1387.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +2400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +888.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1031.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9100%

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%
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +190%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +708.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +315.6%

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
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +54.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1050.6%
Contains more FatsFats +8971.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.2%
Contains more OtherOther +324.3%

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
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21955%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8350%

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
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94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +777.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +705%
Contains more FructoseFructose +490%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~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 Taco
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Vitamin C 31.2mg 0.4mg 34%
Phosphorus 18mg 178mg 23%
Saturated fat 0.021g 4.384g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 3.042g 20%
Fats 0.14g 12.7g 19%
Sodium 0mg 397mg 17%
Selenium 0.1µg 9.2µg 17%
Protein 0.77g 8.86g 16%
Zinc 0.07mg 1.75mg 15%
Iron 0.08mg 1.19mg 14%
Vitamin K 0µg 15.3µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.02g 4.411g 11%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.249mg 10%
Fiber 1.6g 3.9g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 1.65mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Calories 42kcal 226kcal 9%
Calcium 22mg 89mg 7%
Starch 0g 14.78g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 5%
Magnesium 9mg 32mg 5%
Copper 0.032mg 0.077mg 5%
Vitamin A 58µg 20µg 4%
Choline 7.7mg 32mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.09mg 3%
Carbs 10.66g 19.85g 3%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.6mg 3%
Potassium 135mg 209mg 2%
Fructose 1.77g 0.3g 2%
Folate 13µg 19µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 9.06g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 6.89g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.467g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.99g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.363g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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