Grapefruit vs. Raspberries

Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Raspberries


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of grapefruit versus raspberries (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and raspberries:

  • Both raspberries and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C.
  • Grapefruit has more beta-carotene and lycopene than raspberry, however, raspberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit.
  • Raspberry has more niacin.
  • Raspberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of grapefruit and raspberries is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Raspberries and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - raspberry has 52 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to raspberries for protein. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for raspberries, 8:82:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Grapefruit Raspberries
Protein 7% 8%
Carbohydrates 91% 82%
Fat 3% 10%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Raspberries and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - raspberry has 11.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Raspberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 306% more dietary fiber than grapefruit - raspberry has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Raspberries and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - raspberry has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Raspberries and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - raspberry has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both raspberries and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - raspberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both raspberries and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C. Grapefruit has 19% more Vitamin C than raspberry - raspberry has 26.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Grapefruit has 28 times more Vitamin A than raspberry - raspberry has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Raspberries and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raspberry has 0.87mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Raspberry has more Vitamin K than grapefruit - raspberry has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Raspberry has more niacin. Both grapefruit and raspberries contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Grapefruit Raspberries
Thiamin 0.043 MG 0.032 MG
Riboflavin 0.031 MG 0.038 MG
Niacin 0.204 MG 0.598 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.262 MG 0.329 MG
Vitamin B6 0.053 MG 0.055 MG
Folate 13 UG 21 UG

Minerals

calcium

Raspberries and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calcium - raspberry has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.

iron

Raspberry has 763% more iron than grapefruit - raspberry has 0.69mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.

potassium

Raspberries and grapefruit contain similar amounts of potassium - raspberry has 151mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds, grapefruit has more luteolin than raspberry per 100 grams, however, raspberry contains more quercetin than grapefruit per 100 grams. Both grapefruit and raspberries contain small amounts of kaempferol.

Grapefruit Raspberries
luteolin 0.6 mg ~
kaempferol 0.01 mg 0.06 mg
myricetin 0.01 mg ~
Quercetin 0.33 mg 1.05 mg

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, grapefruit has more beta-carotene and lycopene than raspberry per 100 grams, however, raspberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit per 100 grams. Both grapefruit and raspberries contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.

Grapefruit Raspberries
beta-carotene 686 UG 12 UG
alpha-carotene 3 UG 16 UG
lycopene 1419 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 5 UG 136 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, raspberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grapefruit per 100 grams.

Grapefruit Raspberries
alpha linoleic acid 0.008 G 0.126 G
Total 0.008 G 0.126 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raspberry has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.

Grapefruit Raspberries
linoleic acid 0.029 G 0.249 G
Total 0.029 G 0.249 G



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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) .

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FAQ

Does raspberries or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?
Raspberries and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - raspberry has 52 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.

Does raspberries or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raspberries and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - raspberry has 11.9g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.