Grapefruit vs. Peach
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Peach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
peach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and peach:
- Grapefruit has more beta-carotene and lycopene than peach, however, peach contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit.
- Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Peach has more niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Grapefruit and peach contain similar amounts of calories - grapefruit has 42 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is heavier in carbs and similar to peach for protein and fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for peach, 8:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 87% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Grapefruit and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - grapefruit has 10.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Grapefruit and peach contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than grapefruit - grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Grapefruit and peach contain similar amounts of protein - grapefruit has 0.77g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both grapefruit and peach are low in saturated fat - grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 661% more Vitamin C than peach - grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has 142% more Vitamin A than peach - grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Grapefruit and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Peach and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - peach has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peach has more niacin. Both grapefruit and peach contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Grapefruit | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 0.806 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.153 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Grapefruit has 450% more calcium than peach - grapefruit has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Grapefruit and peach contain similar amounts of iron - grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Grapefruit and peach contain similar amounts of potassium - grapefruit has 135mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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, grapefruit has more beta-carotene and lycopene than peach per 100 grams, however, peach contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 224 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | 132 UG |
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 Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) .
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FAQ
Does grapefruit or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Grapefruit and peach contain similar amounts of calories - grapefruit has 42 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does grapefruit or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, grapefruit and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - grapefruit has 10.7g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.