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Icing vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between icing and grapefruit

  • Icing has more vitamin B2, vitamin K, and vitamin E; however, grapefruit is richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 35% more.
  • Grapefruit contains less sodium.
  • Icing has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of icing is 51, while the glycemic index of grapefruit is 25.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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.
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
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%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +633.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +297.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Zinc ~0.07mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~18mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.1µg

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.
Icing
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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 0% 0% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1076.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +874.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +376.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +234.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.204mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +11492.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +536.9%
Contains more OtherOther +118.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +484.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21986.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Grapefruit DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.036g 53%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.2mg 35%
Fats 16.23g 0.14g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.031mg 21%
Calories 418kcal 42kcal 19%
Carbs 67.89g 10.66g 19%
Saturated fat 2.974g 0.021g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.86g 0.02g 12%
Vitamin K 13µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.13mg 9%
Sodium 184mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.053mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.262mg 4%
Copper 0mg 0.032mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.043mg 3%
Potassium 34mg 135mg 3%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Calcium 3mg 22mg 2%
Magnesium 1mg 9mg 2%
Protein 0g 0.77g 2%
Manganese 0mg 0.022mg 1%
Iron 0.16mg 0.08mg 1%
Folate 8µg 13µg 1%
Choline 2.3mg 7.7mg 1%
Net carbs 67.89g 9.06g N/A
Sugar 63.1g 6.89g N/A
Zinc 0.07mg 0.07mg 0%
Phosphorus 18mg 18mg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.204mg 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
Icing Grapefruit
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
12%
Icing
15%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/nutrients
  2. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.