Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Navel Oranges VS Pink Grapefruit

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Navel Oranges	7%	2%	91%
Pink Grapefruit	7%	3%	90%

Macro Nutrients

	Navel Oranges	Pink Grapefruit	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2.4% 69.5kcal	2.05% 59.5kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.22% 0.21g	0.2% 0.2g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.075% 0.024g	0.093% 0.03g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.8% 0.013g	0.71% 0.011g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.19% 0.033g	0.24% 0.041g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	13.7% 17.8g	11.6% 15g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	16.6% 12g	13.5% 9.77g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	4.4% 3.2g	3.46% 2.5g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 2.8g	% 2.3g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 6.07g	% 4.98g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	8.2% 3.1g	5.97% 2.27g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.3% 1.3g	1.95% 1.1g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Navel Oranges	Pink Grapefruit	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1.9% 17μg	9.13% 82.2μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	8.03% 0.096mg	5.08% 0.061mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	5.56% 0.072mg	3.4% 0.044mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	3.77% 0.6mg	1.8% 0.29mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	7.4% 0.37mg	7.43% 0.37mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	8.6% 0.11mg	5.78% 0.075mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	12% 48μg	4.6% 18.4μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	93% 83.8mg	49% 44.2mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	1.4% 0.21mg	1.23% 0.18mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Navel Oranges	Pink Grapefruit	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	6.1% 61mg	3.1% 31mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	6.14% 0.055mg	5.04% 0.045mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	2.3% 0.18mg	1.4% 0.11mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	3.7% 15.6mg	3.04% 12.8mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	1.8% 0.041mg	1.36% 0.031mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	4.66% 32.6mg	3.64% 25.5mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	6.92% 235mg	5.63% 191mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0% 0μg	0.26% 0.14μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.094% 1.4mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	1.03% 0.11mg	0.9% 0.099mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.3% 122g	3.37% 125g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Navel Oranges VS Pink Grapefruit per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Navel Oranges versus 5 oz of Pink Grapefruit to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Navel Oranges vs Pink Grapefruit:

• 5 ounces of Navel Oranges have 1.6 times more Vitamin B1, 1.6 times more Vitamin B2, 2.1 times more Vitamin B3, 1.5 times more Vitamin B6, 2.6 times more Vitamin B9 and 1.9 times more Vitamin C than Pink Grapefruit.
• While 5 oz of Raw Pink and Red Grapefruit contain 4.8 times more Vitamin A than Raw Navel Oranges.
• Both Navel Oranges and Pink Grapefruit provide similar amounts of Vitamin B5 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Navel Oranges have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• 5 ounces of Pink Grapefruit have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3
• Both Raw Navel Oranges as well as Raw Pink and Red Grapefruit have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Navel Oranges vs Pink Grapefruit:

• 5 ounces of Navel Oranges have 2 times more Calcium, 1.2 times more Copper, 1.2 times more Magnesium, 1.3 times more Phosphorus and 1.2 times more Potassium than Pink Grapefruit.
• Both Navel Oranges and Pink Grapefruit contain similar levels of Water per five ounces.
• Both Raw Navel Oranges as well as Raw Pink and Red Grapefruit lack sufficient amounts of Iron, Manganese, Selenium and Zinc in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Navel Oranges have 1.2 times more Sugars, 1.3 times more Fructose and 1.4 times more Fiber than Pink Grapefruit.
• Both Navel Oranges and Pink Grapefruit offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate per five ounces.
• Both Raw Navel Oranges as well as Raw Pink and Red Grapefruit provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein in five ounces.