Grapefruit vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between grapefruit and tomatoes
- Grapefruit has more vitamin C and vitamin A, while tomatoes have more vitamin K.
- Grapefruit's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 19% higher.
- Tomatoes contain 3 times less sugar than grapefruit. Grapefruit contains 6.89g of sugar, while tomatoes contain 2.63g.
The food types used in this comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +237.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +418.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +127.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +194.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +315.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +191.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.89 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.51 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +174% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.8% |
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Water
~94.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.036 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +130.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
3.51 g
Glucose:
1.61 g
Fructose:
1.77 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.25 g
Fructose:
1.37 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +28.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +29.2% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 13.7mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 7.9µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.114mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.262mg | 0.089mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 237mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.059mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 42µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 10.66g | 3.89g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.204mg | 0.594mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 18kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 13µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.77g | 1.37g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.77g | 0.88g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.06g | 2.69g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.89g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Sodium | 0mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.7mg | 6.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.013mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.019mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.015mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.