March 2, 2009
what is the difference between an orange and a grapefruit? nutrition wise?
marie asked:
when you read about different diets, for breakfast you see eat half a grapefruit, why is it a grapefruit and not an orange? whats the difference in nutrition between the two?
Miguel
when you read about different diets, for breakfast you see eat half a grapefruit, why is it a grapefruit and not an orange? whats the difference in nutrition between the two?
Miguel
grapefruites are bigger and yellower
oranges are full of vitamin c but idk about grapefruits
Both are very healthy, but I belive grapefruits have more antioxidants in them, which help prevent cancer.
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Grapefruit, pink or red:
Calories– 185
Fiber– 2 g
Vitamin C– 38mg
Potassium– 166 mg
Orange:
Calories– 131
Fiber– 3.1 g
Vitamin C– 70mg
Potassium– 237 mg
They are very close to each other in terms of nutrition.
Pink grapefruit has more Vitamin A than orange, that’s about it.
Grapefruit:
The Good
This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber, and a very good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The Bad
A large portion of the calories in this food come from sugars.
Orange
The Good
This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Thiamin, Folate and Potassium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin C.
The Bad
A large portion of the calories in this food come from sugars.
My mom says grapefruit helps you lose weight.