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Grapefruit — RawB
Fruits · #18 of 40

Grapefruit

Raw · Citrus

46/100B tier
Calories42
Protein0.8g
Fiber1.6g
Sodium0mg
Sugar—g

Graded B — 46 out of 100, #18 of 40 fruits. Clean label carries the score (100/100); micronutrients drags it down (11/100).

The short version: Vitamin A and C in a bitter package — check your meds, it interacts with many.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories42
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.1g0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 0mg
Dietary Fiber 1.6g6%
Protein 0.8g2%
Vitamin C 31mg34%
Vitamin A 58mcg RAE6%
Potassium 135mg3%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 46

Clean label ×20100
Low energy density ×1592
Fiber ×2532
Micronutrients ×4011

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#18 of 40 in Fruits. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Grapefruit healthy?

It grades B — 46 out of 100, #18 of 40 fruits in our system. Vitamin A and C in a bitter package — check your meds, it interacts with many.

How many calories are in Grapefruit?

42 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Grapefruit calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.