Grapefruit vs. Rosemary
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Rosemary
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
rosemary
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and rosemary:
- Both rosemary and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C.
- Grapefruit has 134.1 times less saturated fat than rosemary.
- Rosemary has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Rosemary is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Rosemary is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Rosemary (Rosemary, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rosemary is high in calories and grapefruit has 68% less calories than rosemary - rosemary has 131 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to rosemary for fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for rosemary, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 100% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Grapefruit has 49% less carbohydrates than rosemary - rosemary has 20.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Rosemary is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 781% more dietary fiber than grapefruit - rosemary has 14.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rosemary has less sugar than grapefruit - grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar per 100 grams and rosemary does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Rosemary has 330% more protein than grapefruit - rosemary has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Grapefruit has 134.1 times less saturated fat than rosemary - rosemary has 2.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both rosemary and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C. Grapefruit has 43% more Vitamin C than rosemary - rosemary has 21.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rosemary is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 152% more Vitamin A than grapefruit - rosemary has 146ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Grapefruit and rosemary contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and rosemary does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Rosemary has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both grapefruit and rosemary contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Grapefruit | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 0.912 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.804 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.336 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 109 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rosemary is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than grapefruit - rosemary has 317mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Rosemary is an excellent source of iron and it has 82 times more iron than grapefruit - rosemary has 6.7mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Rosemary is an excellent source of potassium and it has 395% more potassium than grapefruit - rosemary has 668mg 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, rosemary has more luteolin and apigenin than grapefruit per 100 grams, however, grapefruit contains more quercetin than rosemary per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.6 mg | 2.0 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.33 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.55 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, rosemary has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.414 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.414 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rosemary has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.447 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 Rosemary (Rosemary, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does rosemary or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Rosemary is high in calories and grapefruit has 70% less calories than rosemary - rosemary has 131 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does rosemary or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, grapefruit has 50% fewer carbohydrates than rosemary - rosemary has 20.7g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
Does rosemary or grapefruit contain more calcium?
Rosemary is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than grapefruit - rosemary has 317mg of calcium in 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
Does rosemary or grapefruit contain more iron?
Rosemary is an abundant source of iron and it has 82 times more iron than grapefruit - rosemary has 6.7mg of iron in 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
Does rosemary or grapefruit contain more potassium?
Rosemary is a rich source of potassium and it has 400% more potassium than grapefruit - rosemary has 668mg of potassium in 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.