Grapefruit vs. Passion Fruit Juice
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Passion Fruit Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
passion fruit juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and passion fruit juice:
- Both grapefruit and passion fruit juice are high in Vitamin C.
- Grapefruit has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, passion fruit juice contains more riboflavin and niacin.
- Grapefruit has signficantly more dietary fiber than passion fruit juice.
- Passion fruit juice is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Passion Fruit Juice (Passion fruit juice, 100%) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Grapefruit and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of calories - grapefruit has 42 calories per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 51 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to passion fruit juice for fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for passion fruit juice, 3:97:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Passion Fruit Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 97% |
| Fat | 3% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Grapefruit and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of carbs - grapefruit has 10.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 13.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Grapefruit has signficantly more dietary fiber than passion fruit juice - grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Grapefruit has 49% less sugar than passion fruit juice - grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 13.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Grapefruit and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of protein - grapefruit has 0.77g of protein per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 0.39g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both grapefruit and passion fruit juice are low in saturated fat - grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 0g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both grapefruit and passion fruit juice are high in Vitamin C. Grapefruit has a little more Vitamin C (5%) than passion fruit juice by weight - grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 29.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has 61% more Vitamin A than passion fruit juice - grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 36ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Grapefruit and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Passion fruit juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - passion fruit juice has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Grapefruit has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, passion fruit juice contains more riboflavin and niacin. Both grapefruit and passion fruit juice contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Grapefruit | Passion Fruit Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.131 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 1.46 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Grapefruit has 450% more calcium than passion fruit juice - grapefruit has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Grapefruit and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of iron - grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 0.24mg of iron.
potassium
Passion fruit juice is a great source of potassium and it has 106% more potassium than grapefruit - grapefruit has 135mg of potassium per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 278mg 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, both grapefruit and passion fruit juice contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Grapefruit | Passion Fruit Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 419 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both grapefruit and passion fruit juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Grapefruit | Passion Fruit Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Passion Fruit Juice (Passion fruit juice, 100%) .
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FAQ
Does grapefruit or passion fruit juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Grapefruit and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of calories - grapefruit has 42 calories in 100g and passion fruit juice has 51 calories.
Does grapefruit or passion fruit juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, grapefruit and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of carbs - grapefruit has 10.7g of carbs for 100g and passion fruit juice has 13.6g of carbohydrates.