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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.
Lime
Lime
5
:
4
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +650%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +103.1%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Equal in Phosphorus - 18
Lime
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 3%
Grapefruit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +650%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +103.1%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more 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.
Lime
Lime
2
:
8
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Contains more Vitamin E +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 31.2
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.204
Lime
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
Grapefruit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 31.2
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.204

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
Lime
2
:
3
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Other +23.3%
Equal in Protein - 0.77
Equal in Carbs - 10.66
Equal in Water - 88.06
Lime
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Grapefruit
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more 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
Lime
Lime
1
:
2
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.021
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.02
Lime
23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Grapefruit
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more 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.
Lime Grapefruit
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Lime Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 7.74g 9.06g Grapefruit
Protein 0.7g 0.77g Grapefruit
Fats 0.2g 0.14g Lime
Carbs 10.54g 10.66g Grapefruit
Calories 30kcal 42kcal Grapefruit
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 1.69g 6.89g Lime
Fiber 2.8g 1.6g Lime
Calcium 33mg 22mg Lime
Iron 0.6mg 0.08mg Lime
Magnesium 6mg 9mg Grapefruit
Phosphorus 18mg 18mg
Potassium 102mg 135mg Grapefruit
Sodium 2mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.11mg 0.07mg Lime
Copper 0.065mg 0.032mg Lime
Manganese 0.008mg 0.022mg Grapefruit
Selenium 0.4µg 0.1µg Lime
Vitamin A 50IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.13mg Lime
Vitamin C 29.1mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.043mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.031mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.204mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.053mg Grapefruit
Folate 8µg 13µg Grapefruit
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0µg Lime
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.014mg 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.002mg 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.022g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g 0.02g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.036g Lime

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lime Grapefruit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Lime
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lime
Lime is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.