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Pear vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pear and Grapefruit

  • Pear has more Fiber, and Copper, however, Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Grapefruit is 30% higher.
  • Grapefruit has 3 times less Copper than Pear. Pear has 0.082mg of Copper, while Grapefruit has 0.032mg.
  • Grapefruit is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Pears, 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.
Pear
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 2.7% 10% 6.8% 27% 2.7% 5.1% 0.13% 6.3% 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 +125%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~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.
Pear
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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 14% 1.5% 2.4% 0% 3% 6% 3% 2.9% 6.7% 0% 11% 5.3% 2.8%
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% 69% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +625.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +434.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +51%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.13mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pear
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 83.96 g
Other: 0.31 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 CarbsCarbs +42.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.9%
Contains more OtherOther +19.4%
~equal in Fats ~0.14g
~equal in Water ~88.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pear
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11% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 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 +320%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.021g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pear
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7% 27% 66%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 2.6 g
Fructose: 6.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
51% 23% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 3.51 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 1.77 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +61.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +262.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +394.4%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Pear Grapefruit
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pear Grapefruit Opinion
Calories 57kcal 42kcal Pear
Protein 0.36g 0.77g Grapefruit
Fats 0.14g 0.14g
Vitamin C 4.3mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Net carbs 12.13g 9.06g Pear
Carbs 15.23g 10.66g Pear
Magnesium 7mg 9mg Grapefruit
Calcium 9mg 22mg Grapefruit
Potassium 116mg 135mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.18mg 0.08mg Pear
Sugar 9.75g 6.89g Grapefruit
Fiber 3.1g 1.6g Pear
Copper 0.082mg 0.032mg Pear
Zinc 0.1mg 0.07mg Pear
Phosphorus 12mg 18mg Grapefruit
Sodium 1mg 0mg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 25IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A 1µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.13mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.048mg 0.022mg Pear
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.043mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.031mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.161mg 0.204mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.053mg Grapefruit
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0µg Pear
Folate 7µg 13µg Grapefruit
Choline 5.1mg 7.7mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.022g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 0.02g Pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 0.036g Pear
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.011mg 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.011mg 0.008mg Pear
Leucine 0.019mg 0.015mg Pear
Lysine 0.017mg 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.002mg 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.017mg 0.015mg Pear
Histidine 0.002mg 0.008mg Grapefruit
Fructose 6.42g 1.77g Pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pear Grapefruit
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
5%
Pear
18%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Pear
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169118/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.