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Red cabbage vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Red cabbage and Grapefruit

  • Grapefruit contains less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Iron than Red cabbage.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Red cabbage is 32% higher.
  • Grapefruit has 11 times less Manganese than Red cabbage. Red cabbage has 0.243mg of Manganese, while Grapefruit has 0.022mg.
  • Red cabbage is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, red, 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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
8
:
2
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Contains more Calcium +104.5%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +80%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Manganese +1004.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +88.2%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Grapefruit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +104.5%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +80%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Manganese +1004.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +88.2%

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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
7
:
3
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Contains more Vitamin C +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.3%
Contains more Folate +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1150
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Grapefruit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.3%
Contains more Folate +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1150

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
4
:
1
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Contains more Protein +85.7%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Carbs +44.6%
Equal in Water - 88.06
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Grapefruit
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +85.7%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Carbs +44.6%
Equal in Water - 88.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
1
:
1
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.021
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Grapefruit
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.021

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
1
:
2
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Contains more Sucrose +485%
Contains more Fructose +19.6%
Equal in Glucose - 1.61
Red cabbage
16% 46% 39%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.6 g
Glucose: 1.74 g
Fructose: 1.48 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Grapefruit
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 Sucrose +485%
Contains more Fructose +19.6%
Equal in Glucose - 1.61

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 9.06g Grapefruit
Protein 1.43g 0.77g Red cabbage
Fats 0.16g 0.14g Red cabbage
Carbs 7.37g 10.66g Grapefruit
Calories 31kcal 42kcal Grapefruit
Fructose 1.48g 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 3.83g 6.89g Red cabbage
Fiber 2.1g 1.6g Red cabbage
Calcium 45mg 22mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.08mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 16mg 9mg Red cabbage
Phosphorus 30mg 18mg Red cabbage
Potassium 243mg 135mg Red cabbage
Sodium 27mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.22mg 0.07mg Red cabbage
Copper 0.017mg 0.032mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.243mg 0.022mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Red cabbage
Vitamin A 1116IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 57mg 31.2mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.043mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.031mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.204mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.053mg Red cabbage
Folate 18µg 13µg Red cabbage
Vitamin K 38.2µg 0µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.008mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.039mg 0.013mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0.008mg Red cabbage
Leucine 0.046mg 0.015mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0.049mg 0.019mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg 0.007mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.013mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.048mg 0.015mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg 0.008mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.021g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.02g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.036g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage Grapefruit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Red cabbage
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.06g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.021 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.3)

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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.