Grapefruit vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Cooked Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
cooked
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and pork:
- Grapefruit has signficantly more dietary fiber than pork.
- Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Pork is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pork is high in calories and grapefruit has 86% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pork per calorie. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for pork, 36:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | ~ |
| Fat | 3% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pork has less carbohydrates than grapefruit - grapefruit has 10.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Grapefruit has signficantly more dietary fiber than pork - grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pork has less sugar than grapefruit - grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 32 times more protein than grapefruit - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and grapefruit has 100% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Grapefruit has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 43 times more Vitamin C than pork - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has 28 times more Vitamin A than pork - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than grapefruit - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pork and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both grapefruit and pork contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Grapefruit | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pork and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calcium - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Pork has 15 times more iron than grapefruit - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Pork is an excellent source of potassium and it has 168% more potassium than grapefruit - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pork has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 1.64 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 1.72 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 Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does pork or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Pork is high in calories and grapefruit has 90% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Is pork or grapefruit better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 32 times more protein than grapefruit - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Does grapefruit or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pork has fewer carbohydrates than grapefruit - grapefruit has 10.7g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does pork or grapefruit contain more potassium?
Pork is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than grapefruit - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.