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Broccoli vs. Pomelo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Broccoli and Pomelo

  • Pomelo has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
  • Broccoli covers your daily Vitamin C needs 31% more than Pomelo.
  • Pomelo contains 12 times less Manganese than Broccoli. Broccoli contains 0.21mg of Manganese, while Pomelo contains 0.017mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, raw and Pummelo, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +1075%
Contains more Iron +563.6%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.2%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains more Zinc +412.5%
Contains more Manganese +1135.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Equal in Copper - 0.048
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 5% 8% 20% 1% 3% 16% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1075%
Contains more Iron +563.6%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.2%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains more Zinc +412.5%
Contains more Manganese +1135.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Equal in Copper - 0.048

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Pomelo
Contains more Vitamin A +7687.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +386.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 204% 9% 7% 5% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +7687.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +386.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +271.1%
Contains more Fats +825%
Contains more Other +81.3%
Contains more Carbs +44.9%
Equal in Water - 89.1
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
10% 89%
Protein: 0.76 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 9.62 g
Water: 89.1 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +271.1%
Contains more Fats +825%
Contains more Other +81.3%
Contains more Carbs +44.9%
Equal in Water - 89.1

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli Pomelo
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Pomelo Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 8.62g Pomelo
Protein 2.82g 0.76g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.04g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 9.62g Pomelo
Calories 34kcal 38kcal Pomelo
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Pomelo
Fiber 2.6g 1g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 4mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.11mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 6mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 17mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 216mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 1mg Pomelo
Zinc 0.41mg 0.08mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.048mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 0.017mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 8IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 0µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 61mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.034mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.027mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.22mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.036mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g Pomelo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Pomelo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Broccoli
19%
Pomelo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
6%
Pomelo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients
  2. Pomelo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167754/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.