Oranges vs Grapefruit

Oranges have more vitamin C (53.2 mg against 34.4 mg per 100 g) and about twice the fiber. Grapefruit has fewer calories and more vitamin A. Grapefruit can interact with some medicines, so ask your doctor or pharmacist if you take any.

The verdict is written with Claude, an AI by Anthropic. The numbers come from our USDA data.

Where they differ

Per 100 g, the amount in each food. Only differences of at least 25%.

More in oranges

  • Fiber2.4 g vs 1.1 g
  • Vitamin C53.2 mg vs 34.4 mg
  • Vitamin B930 µg vs 10 µg
  • Vitamin B10.09 mg vs 0.04 mg

More in grapefruit

  • Vitamin A46 µg vs 11 µg

USDA records compared: Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties; Grapefruit, raw, pink and red and white, all areas.

Oranges vs grapefruitPer serving (named under each food). % DV = % Daily Value (FDA, adults).Per 100 g. % DV = % Daily Value (FDA, adults).Per serving (named under each food). % RI = % Reference Intake (EU, adults).Per 100 g. % RI = % Reference Intake (EU, adults).
Per servingPer 100 gOrangesper 1 fruit (131 g)Grapefruitper ½ medium (128 g)
Calories62 kcal41 kcal
Protein1.23 g (2%) (higher)0.81 g (2%)
Carbohydrates15.4 g (6%) (higher)10.3 g (4%)
Fiber3.14 g (11%) (higher)1.41 g (5%)
Sugars12.2 g (higher)8.93 g
Total fat0.16 g (<1%) (higher)0.13 g (<1%)
Saturated fat0.02 g (<1%) (higher)0.02 g (<1%)
Vitamin C69.7 mg (77%) (higher)44 mg (49%)
Folate39.3 µg (10%) (higher)12.8 µg (3%)
Vitamin B10.11 mg (9%) (higher)0.05 mg (4%)
Vitamin B50.33 mg (7%)0.36 mg (7%) (higher)
Copper0.06 mg (7%)0.06 mg (7%) (higher)
Vitamin A14.4 µg (2%)58.9 µg (7%) (higher)
Calories47 kcal32 kcal
Protein0.94 g (2%) (higher)0.63 g (1%)
Carbohydrates11.8 g (4%) (higher)8.08 g (3%)
Fiber2.4 g (9%) (higher)1.1 g (4%)
Sugars9.35 g (higher)6.98 g
Total fat0.12 g (<1%) (higher)0.1 g (<1%)
Saturated fat0.02 g (<1%) (higher)0.01 g (<1%)
Vitamin C53.2 mg (59%) (higher)34.4 mg (38%)
Folate30 µg (8%) (higher)10 µg (3%)
Vitamin B10.09 mg (7%) (higher)0.04 mg (3%)
Vitamin B50.25 mg (5%)0.28 mg (6%) (higher)
Copper0.05 mg (5%)0.05 mg (5%) (higher)
Vitamin A11 µg (1%)46 µg (5%) (higher)
Energy258 kJ / 62 kcal171 kJ / 41 kcal
Protein1.23 g (2%) (higher)0.81 g (2%)
Carbohydrates15.4 g (6%) (higher)10.3 g (4%)
Fiber3.14 g (higher)1.41 g
Sugars12.2 g (14%) (higher)8.93 g (10%)
Total fat0.16 g (<1%) (higher)0.13 g (<1%)
Saturated fat0.02 g (<1%) (higher)0.02 g (<1%)
Vitamin C69.7 mg (87%) (higher)44 mg (55%)
Vitamin B939.3 µg (20%) (higher)12.8 µg (6%)
Potassium237 mg (12%) (higher)178 mg (9%)
Vitamin B10.11 mg (10%) (higher)0.05 mg (4%)
Vitamin A14.4 µg (2%)58.9 µg (7%) (higher)
Calcium52.4 mg (7%) (higher)15.4 mg (2%)
Energy197 kJ / 47 kcal134 kJ / 32 kcal
Protein0.94 g (2%) (higher)0.63 g (1%)
Carbohydrates11.8 g (5%) (higher)8.08 g (3%)
Fiber2.4 g (higher)1.1 g
Sugars9.35 g (10%) (higher)6.98 g (8%)
Total fat0.12 g (<1%) (higher)0.1 g (<1%)
Saturated fat0.02 g (<1%) (higher)0.01 g (<1%)
Vitamin C53.2 mg (67%) (higher)34.4 mg (43%)
Vitamin B930 µg (15%) (higher)10 µg (5%)
Potassium181 mg (9%) (higher)139 mg (7%)
Vitamin B10.09 mg (8%) (higher)0.04 mg (3%)
Vitamin A11 µg (1%)46 µg (6%) (higher)
Calcium40 mg (5%) (higher)12 mg (2%)

● = higher amount. Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 169097, 173033).