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Lemon vs. Pomelo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lemon and Pomelo

  • Lemon has more Fiber, and Iron, however, Pomelo is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Pomelo contains 7 times less Calcium than Lemon. Lemon contains 26mg of Calcium, while Pomelo contains 4mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Lemons, raw, without peel 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.
Lemon
5
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5
Pomelo
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +445.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +56.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +29.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 5% 8% 20% 1% 3% 16% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +445.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +56.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +29.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 17

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.
Lemon
8
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3
Pomelo
Contains more Vitamin A +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
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 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
2
:
3
Pomelo
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Carbs - 9.62
Equal in Water - 89.1
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 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 +44.7%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Carbs - 9.62
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.
Lemon Pomelo
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Pomelo Opinion
Net carbs 6.52g 8.62g Pomelo
Protein 1.1g 0.76g Lemon
Fats 0.3g 0.04g Lemon
Carbs 9.32g 9.62g Pomelo
Calories 29kcal 38kcal Pomelo
Sugar 2.5g Pomelo
Fiber 2.8g 1g Lemon
Calcium 26mg 4mg Lemon
Iron 0.6mg 0.11mg Lemon
Magnesium 8mg 6mg Lemon
Phosphorus 16mg 17mg Pomelo
Potassium 138mg 216mg Pomelo
Sodium 2mg 1mg Pomelo
Zinc 0.06mg 0.08mg Pomelo
Copper 0.037mg 0.048mg Pomelo
Manganese 0.03mg 0.017mg Lemon
Selenium 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin A 22IU 8IU Lemon
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Lemon
Vitamin E 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin C 53mg 61mg Pomelo
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.034mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.027mg Pomelo
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.22mg Pomelo
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.036mg Lemon
Folate 11µg Lemon
Saturated Fat 0.039g Pomelo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Lemon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon 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
20%
Lemon
19%
Pomelo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
6%
Pomelo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon
Lemon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.