Grapefruit vs. Pears
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Pears
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
pears
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and pears:
- Grapefruit has more beta-carotene and lycopene than pear, however, pear contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit.
- Grapefruit has more thiamin and pantothenic acid.
- Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pear is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Pears (Pears, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pears and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to pears for fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for pears, 2:96:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 96% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pears and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - pear has 15.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pear is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 94% more dietary fiber than grapefruit - pear has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pears and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - pear has 9.8g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pears and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - pear has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pears and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - pear has 0.02g 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 626% more Vitamin C than pear - pear has 4.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has 57 times more Vitamin A than pear - pear has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pears and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pear has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pears and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pear has 4.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Grapefruit has more thiamin and pantothenic acid. Both grapefruit and pears contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Grapefruit | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.049 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Grapefruit has 144% more calcium than pear - pear has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Pears and grapefruit contain similar amounts of iron - pear has 0.18mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Pears and grapefruit contain similar amounts of potassium - pear has 116mg 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 pear per 100 grams, however, pear contains more quercetin and isorhamnetin than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.6 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.33 mg | 0.84 mg |
| isorhamnetin | ~ | 0.3 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 pear per 100 grams, however, pear contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit per 100 grams. Both grapefruit and pears contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Grapefruit | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 14 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | 1 UG |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | 44 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both grapefruit and pears contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Grapefruit | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pear has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.093 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.093 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 Pears (Pears, raw) .
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FAQ
Does pears or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Pears and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does pears or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pears and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - pear has 15.2g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.