what is the difference between an orange and a grapefruit? nutrition wise?

August 19, 2008 · Filed Under Nutrition 

when you read about different diets, for breakfast you see eat half a grapefruit, why is it a grapefruit and not an orange? whats the difference in nutrition between the two?

They are very close to each other in terms of nutrition.

Pink grapefruit has more Vitamin A than orange, that's about it.

Grapefruit:
The Good
This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber, and a very good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The Bad
A large portion of the calories in this food come from sugars.

Orange
The Good
This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Thiamin, Folate and Potassium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin C.

The Bad
A large portion of the calories in this food come from sugars.

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6 Responses to “what is the difference between an orange and a grapefruit? nutrition wise?”

  1. Geoff W on May 12th, 2007 4:36 pm

    grapefruites are bigger and yellower
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  2. jalissajuju on May 12th, 2007 4:37 pm

    oranges are full of vitamin c but idk about grapefruits
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  3. ♥ Miss Buggsy ♥ on May 12th, 2007 4:37 pm

    Both are very healthy, but I belive grapefruits have more antioxidants in them, which help prevent cancer.

    =]
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  4. pinkyash805 on May 12th, 2007 4:41 pm

    Grapefruit, pink or red:
    Calories– 185
    Fiber– 2 g
    Vitamin C– 38mg
    Potassium– 166 mg

    Orange:
    Calories– 131
    Fiber– 3.1 g
    Vitamin C– 70mg
    Potassium– 237 mg
    References :

  5. cokewww on May 12th, 2007 4:45 pm

    They are very close to each other in terms of nutrition.

    Pink grapefruit has more Vitamin A than orange, that's about it.

    Grapefruit:
    The Good
    This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber, and a very good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

    The Bad
    A large portion of the calories in this food come from sugars.

    Orange
    The Good
    This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Thiamin, Folate and Potassium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin C.

    The Bad
    A large portion of the calories in this food come from sugars.
    References :
    http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-C00001-01c20Uj.html
    http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-C00001-01c20Vi.html

  6. Clarisa A on May 12th, 2007 4:55 pm

    My mom says grapefruit helps you lose weight.
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