Grapefruit vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and ginger root:
- Ginger root has 75% less sugar than grapefruit.
- Ginger root has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium.
- Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Grapefruit has 48% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to ginger root for fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 100% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Grapefruit has 40% less carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger root and grapefruit contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root has 75% less sugar than grapefruit - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger root and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g 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 524% more Vitamin C than ginger root - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has more Vitamin A than ginger root - grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Ginger root has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both grapefruit and ginger root contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Grapefruit | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger root and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calcium - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger root has 650% more iron than grapefruit - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium and it has 207% more potassium than grapefruit - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger root has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger root has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.12 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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FAQ
Does ginger root or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Grapefruit has 50% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does ginger root or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, grapefruit has 40% fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or grapefruit contain more potassium?
Ginger root is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than grapefruit - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.