What is the difference between an orange and a grapefruit? nutrition wise?

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?

What is the difference between an orange and a grapefruit? nutrition wise?
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.
Reply:My mom says grapefruit helps you lose weight.
Reply: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
Reply:oranges are full of vitamin c but idk about grapefruits
Reply:grapefruites are bigger and yellower
Reply:Both are very healthy, but I belive grapefruits have more antioxidants in them, which help prevent cancer.





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