Watermelon vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are watermelon and grapefruit different?
- Grapefruit is higher than watermelon in vitamin C.
- Grapefruit covers your daily need for vitamin C, 26% more than watermelon.
- Watermelon has a higher glycemic index (76) than grapefruit (25).
Watermelon, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +214.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.6% |
| 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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +285.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +102.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +87.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.14g
~equal in
Water
~88.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.036 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -23.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.21 g
Glucose:
1.58 g
Fructose:
3.36 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.06 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 FructoseFructose | +89.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +190.1% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Glucose
~1.61g
~equal in
Lactose
~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.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 30kcal | 42kcal |
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| Protein | 0.61g | 0.77g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0.14g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 31.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.15g | 9.06g |
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| Carbs | 7.55g | 10.66g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 112mg | 135mg |
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| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.08mg |
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| Sugar | 6.2g | 6.89g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.032mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.07mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 18mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 569IU | 1150IU |
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| Vitamin A | 28µg | 58µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.178mg | 0.204mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 0.262mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.045mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 4.1mg | 7.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.021g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.036g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.013mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0.008mg |
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| Leucine | 0.018mg | 0.015mg |
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| Lysine | 0.062mg | 0.019mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.007mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.015mg | 0.013mg |
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| Valine | 0.016mg | 0.015mg |
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| Histidine | 0.006mg | 0.008mg |
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| Fructose | 3.36g | 1.77g |
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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
8%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
5%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watermelon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)