Lime vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Lime and Grapefruit
- Lime has more Iron, while Grapefruit has more Vitamin A RAE.
- Grapefruit contains 2 times less Fiber than Lime. Lime contains 2.8g of Fiber, while Grapefruit contains 1.6g.
- The amount of Sugar in Lime is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Limes, raw 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.
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+650%
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Zinc
+57.1%
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Copper
+103.1%
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Selenium
+300%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Potassium
+32.4%
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Sodium
-100%
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Manganese
+175%
Equal in Phosphorus - 18
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+650%
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Zinc
+57.1%
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Copper
+103.1%
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Selenium
+300%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Potassium
+32.4%
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Sodium
-100%
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Manganese
+175%
Equal in Phosphorus - 18
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.
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Vitamin E
+69.2%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+2200%
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Vitamin B1
+43.3%
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Vitamin B2
+55%
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Vitamin B5
+20.7%
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Vitamin B6
+23.3%
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Folate
+62.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 31.2
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.204
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Vitamin E
+69.2%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+2200%
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Vitamin B1
+43.3%
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Vitamin B2
+55%
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Vitamin B5
+20.7%
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Vitamin B6
+23.3%
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Folate
+62.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 31.2
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.204
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+42.9%
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Other
+23.3%
Equal in Protein - 0.77
Equal in Carbs - 10.66
Equal in Water - 88.06
Protein:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
10.54 g
Water:
88.26 g
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0.3 g
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
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Fats
+42.9%
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Other
+23.3%
Equal in Protein - 0.77
Equal in Carbs - 10.66
Equal in Water - 88.06
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+52.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.021
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.02
Saturated Fat:
0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.055 g
Saturated Fat:
0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.036 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+52.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.021
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.02
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 7.74g | 9.06g |
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Protein | 0.7g | 0.77g |
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Fats | 0.2g | 0.14g |
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Carbs | 10.54g | 10.66g |
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Calories | 30kcal | 42kcal |
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Fructose | 1.77g |
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Sugar | 1.69g | 6.89g |
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Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g |
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Calcium | 33mg | 22mg |
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Iron | 0.6mg | 0.08mg |
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Magnesium | 6mg | 9mg |
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Phosphorus | 18mg | 18mg | |
Potassium | 102mg | 135mg |
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Sodium | 2mg | 0mg |
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Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.07mg |
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Copper | 0.065mg | 0.032mg |
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Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.022mg |
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Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.1µg |
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Vitamin A | 50IU | 1150IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 58µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.13mg |
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Vitamin C | 29.1mg | 31.2mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.043mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.031mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.204mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.217mg | 0.262mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.053mg |
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Folate | 8µg | 13µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 0µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.008mg |
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Threonine | 0.013mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.008mg |
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Leucine | 0.015mg |
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Lysine | 0.014mg | 0.019mg |
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Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.007mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.013mg |
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Valine | 0.015mg |
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Histidine | 0.008mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.022g | 0.021g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.019g | 0.02g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.055g | 0.036g |
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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
8%

5%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Lime is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?

Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)