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Mangosteen vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mangosteen and Grapefruit different?

  • Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A than Mangosteen.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Grapefruit is 31% higher.
  • Mangosteen contains 2 times more Folate than Grapefruit. While Mangosteen contains 31µg of Folate, Grapefruit contains only 13µg.

Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas are the varieties 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 9.3% 3.6% 4.2% 11% 23% 5.7% 3.4% 0.91% 13% 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 +44.4%
Contains more IronIron +275%
Contains more CopperCopper +115.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +363.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125%
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 9.7% 2.1% 0% 0% 14% 12% 5.4% 1.9% 4.2% 0% 0% 23% 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% 69% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +975.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 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 FatsFats +314.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.8%
Contains more OtherOther +131.3%
~equal in Water ~88.06g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mangosteen Grapefruit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mangosteen Grapefruit Opinion
Calories 73kcal 42kcal Mangosteen
Protein 0.41g 0.77g Grapefruit
Fats 0.58g 0.14g Mangosteen
Vitamin C 2.9mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Net carbs 16.11g 9.06g Mangosteen
Carbs 17.91g 10.66g Mangosteen
Magnesium 13mg 9mg Mangosteen
Calcium 12mg 22mg Grapefruit
Potassium 48mg 135mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.3mg 0.08mg Mangosteen
Sugar 6.89g Mangosteen
Fiber 1.8g 1.6g Mangosteen
Copper 0.069mg 0.032mg Mangosteen
Zinc 0.21mg 0.07mg Mangosteen
Phosphorus 8mg 18mg Grapefruit
Sodium 7mg 0mg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 35IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A 2µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.102mg 0.022mg Mangosteen
Selenium 0.1µg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.043mg Mangosteen
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.031mg Mangosteen
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.204mg Mangosteen
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.018mg 0.053mg Grapefruit
Folate 31µg 13µg Mangosteen
Choline 7.7mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.021g Mangosteen
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g Grapefruit
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
Mangosteen 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
6%
Mangosteen
18%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mangosteen
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
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.
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. Mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.