Cranberry Juice vs. Grapefruit
Nutrition comparison of Cranberry Juice and Grapefruit
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cranberry juice
versus
grapefruit
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cranberry juice and grapefruit:
- Grapefruit has more beta-carotene and lycopene than cranberry juice, however, cranberry juice contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit.
- Grapefruit has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Grapefruit has signficantly more dietary fiber than cranberry juice.
- Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) and Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cranberry juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - cranberry juice has 46 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cranberry juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to grapefruit for fat. Cranberry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for grapefruit, 7:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cranberry Juice | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 91% |
| Fat | 2% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cranberry juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - cranberry juice has 12.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Grapefruit has signficantly more dietary fiber than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Grapefruit has 43% less sugar than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 12.1g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cranberry juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - cranberry juice has 0.39g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cranberry juice and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - cranberry juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 235% more Vitamin C than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 9.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has 28 times more Vitamin A than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cranberry juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cranberry juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cranberry juice has more Vitamin K than grapefruit - cranberry juice has 5.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Grapefruit has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both cranberry juice and grapefruit contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Cranberry Juice | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.009 MG | 0.043 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.018 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.262 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.053 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Grapefruit has 175% more calcium than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Cranberry juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of iron - cranberry juice has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Grapefruit has 75% more potassium than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 77mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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 cranberry juice per 100 grams, however, cranberry juice contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Cranberry Juice | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 686 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 68 UG | 5 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1419 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cranberry juice has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Cranberry Juice | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cranberry juice and grapefruit contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cranberry Juice | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.042 G | 0.029 G |
Customize your serving size
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: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) and Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) .
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FAQ
Does cranberry juice or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Cranberry juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - cranberry juice has 46 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does cranberry juice or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cranberry juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - cranberry juice has 12.2g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.