Side-by-Side Comparison

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) vs Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Fresh pink ruby red grapefruit halved showing glistening ruby segments
fruits

Grapefruit (Pink / Red)

42Calories
0.8Protein
1.6Fiber
31.2Vit C
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Fresh peeled mandarin tangerine with separated juicy citrus segments
fruits

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

53Calories
0.8Protein
1.8Fiber
26.7Vit C
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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-21%
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) has fewer calories (energy) (42 kcal vs 53 kcal, 11 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+5%
Similar Concentration

Both provide similar protein (0.81 g vs 0.77 g).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+12%
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 1.8 g vs 1.6 g in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+0.20 g, +12%).

Higher Vitamin C
+17%
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 31.2 mg vs 26.7 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+4.5 mg, +17%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)100 g edible portion
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
42 kcal2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
53 kcal3% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 53 kcal vs 42 kcal in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+11 kcal, +26%).

ProteinSimilar
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.77 g2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.81 g2% DV

Both Grapefruit (Pink / Red) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of protein (0.77 g).

CarbohydratesTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
10.7 g4% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
13.3 g5% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 13.3 g vs 10.7 g in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+2.7 g, +25%).

Dietary FiberTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
1.6 g6% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
1.8 g6% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 1.8 g vs 1.6 g in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+0.20 g, +12%).

Total FatTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.14 g
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.31 g

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 0.31 g vs 0.14 g in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+0.17 g, +121%).

Total SugarsTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
6.9 g14% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
10.6 g21% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 10.6 g vs 6.9 g in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+3.7 g, +54%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CGrapefruit (Pink / Red) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
31.2 mg35% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
26.7 mg30% DV

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 31.2 mg vs 26.7 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+4.5 mg, +17%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Grapefruit (Pink / Red) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
58 µg6% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
34 µg4% DV

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 58 µg vs 34 µg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+24 µg, +71%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

Both Grapefruit (Pink / Red) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ETangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.13 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.20 mg1% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides slightly more vitamin e (0.20 mg vs 0.13 mg).

Vitamin KSimilar
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

Both Grapefruit (Pink / Red) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin k (0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
13 µg3% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
16 µg4% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 16 µg vs 13 µg in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+3.0 µg, +23%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.04 mg4% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.06 mg5% DV

Both Grapefruit (Pink / Red) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.04 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.03 mg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.04 mg3% DV

Both Grapefruit (Pink / Red) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.03 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.20 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.38 mg2% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 0.38 mg vs 0.20 mg in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+0.17 mg, +84%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Grapefruit (Pink / Red) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.28 mg6% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.22 mg4% DV

Grapefruit (Pink / Red) provides 0.28 mg vs 0.22 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+0.07 mg, +31%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.05 mg3% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.08 mg5% DV

Both Grapefruit (Pink / Red) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.05 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

Both Grapefruit (Pink / Red) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0 mg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
2.0 mg

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) has higher sodium (2.0 mg vs 0 mg).

PotassiumTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
135 mg3% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
166 mg4% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 166 mg vs 135 mg in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+31.0 mg, +23%).

CalciumTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
22.0 mg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
37.0 mg3% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 37.0 mg vs 22.0 mg in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+15.0 mg, +68%).

IronTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.08 mg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.15 mg1% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides slightly more iron (0.15 mg vs 0.08 mg).

MagnesiumTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
9.0 mg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
12.0 mg3% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 12.0 mg vs 9.0 mg in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+3.0 mg, +33%).

PhosphorusTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
18.0 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
20.0 mg2% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 20.0 mg vs 18.0 mg in Grapefruit (Pink / Red) (+2.0 mg, +11%).

ZincSimilar
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.07 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.07 mg1% DV

Both Grapefruit (Pink / Red) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of zinc (0.07 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Grapefruit (Pink / Red)
0.01 g
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.04 g

Both Grapefruit (Pink / Red) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.01 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Grapefruit (Pink / Red) leads in 3 categories while Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) leads in 14.Both foods show similar concentrations in 9 nutrients. Overall, Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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