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Pomegranate vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pomegranate and Grapefruit different?

  • Pomegranate is richer in Copper, Vitamin K, Fiber, and Folate, while Grapefruit is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Grapefruit covers your daily need of Vitamin C 23% more than Pomegranate.
  • Grapefruit is lower in Sugar.

Pomegranates, raw and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
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 +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.8%
Contains more IronIron +275%
Contains more CopperCopper +393.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +440.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
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.
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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
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 EVitamin E +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~7.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 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 +116.9%
Contains more FatsFats +735.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.4%
Contains more OtherOther +43.2%
Contains more WaterWater +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 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 +365%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pomegranate Grapefruit
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomegranate Grapefruit Opinion
Calories 83kcal 42kcal Pomegranate
Protein 1.67g 0.77g Pomegranate
Fats 1.17g 0.14g Pomegranate
Vitamin C 10.2mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Net carbs 14.7g 9.06g Pomegranate
Carbs 18.7g 10.66g Pomegranate
Magnesium 12mg 9mg Pomegranate
Calcium 10mg 22mg Grapefruit
Potassium 236mg 135mg Pomegranate
Iron 0.3mg 0.08mg Pomegranate
Sugar 13.67g 6.89g Grapefruit
Fiber 4g 1.6g Pomegranate
Copper 0.158mg 0.032mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.35mg 0.07mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 36mg 18mg Pomegranate
Sodium 3mg 0mg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 0IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.13mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.119mg 0.022mg Pomegranate
Selenium 0.5µg 0.1µg Pomegranate
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.043mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.031mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 0.204mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.262mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.053mg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 16.4µg 0µg Pomegranate
Folate 38µg 13µg Pomegranate
Choline 7.6mg 7.7mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.12g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.093g 0.02g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.036g Pomegranate
Tryptophan 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate 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
15%
Pomegranate
18%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.