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Oats vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between oats and grapefruit

  • Oats have more manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, fiber, and zinc; however, grapefruit is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Oats cover your daily manganese needs 213% more than grapefruit.
  • Grapefruit has 59 times less iron than oats. Oats have 4.72mg of iron, while grapefruit has 0.08mg.
  • Oats have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oats is 59, while the glycemic index of grapefruit is 25.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oats 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.
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1866.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217.8%
Contains more IronIron +5800%
Contains more CopperCopper +1856.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +5571.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2805.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22245.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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.
Oats
6
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% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +1674.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +348.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +414.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 ProteinProtein +2093.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4828.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +521.7%
Contains more OtherOther +364.9%
Contains more WaterWater +971.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 +10790%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6941.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oats 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Grapefruit DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 0.022mg 213%
Phosphorus 523mg 18mg 72%
Copper 0.626mg 0.032mg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.043mg 60%
Iron 4.72mg 0.08mg 58%
Magnesium 177mg 9mg 40%
Fiber 10.6g 1.6g 36%
Zinc 3.97mg 0.07mg 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.2mg 35%
Protein 16.89g 0.77g 32%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.262mg 22%
Carbs 66.27g 10.66g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.036g 17%
Calories 389kcal 42kcal 17%
Folate 56µg 13µg 11%
Fats 6.9g 0.14g 10%
Potassium 429mg 135mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.031mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Saturated fat 1.217g 0.021g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.053mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 0.02g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 0.204mg 5%
Calcium 54mg 22mg 3%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Choline 7.7mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Net carbs 55.67g 9.06g N/A
Sugar 6.89g N/A
Sodium 2mg 0mg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oats 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
30%
Oats
15%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
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 - 1.196g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.