Potato vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potatoes and grapefruit
- Potatoes have more vitamin B6, iron, copper, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, grapefruit has more vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for grapefruit is 23% higher.
- Grapefruit has 10 times less iron than potatoes. Potatoes have 0.81mg of iron, while grapefruit has 0.08mg.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index than grapefruit.
Food types used in this article are Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +155.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +214.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +912.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +243.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +328.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +216.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +809.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +88.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +420.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +462.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +58.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +166.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +202.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.036 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +900% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
15.29 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1964.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +419.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +580.8% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.053mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 31.2mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 135mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.08mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.032mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.022mg | 8% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.204mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.043mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 0.77g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 42kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 10.66g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 1.77g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.262mg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 7.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 9.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)