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Pomelo vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pomelo and Acerola?

  • Pomelo has less Vitamin C than Acerola.
  • Acerola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 1796% higher.

We used Pummelo, raw and Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Pomelo
4
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Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +79.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 5% 8% 20% 1% 3% 16% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 13% 5% 13% 1% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +79.2%

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.
Pomelo
2
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +9487.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2650.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 0% 0% 5592% 5% 14% 8% 19% 3% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +9487.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2650.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pomelo
3
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Contains more Protein +90%
Contains more Carbs +25.1%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Fats +650%
Equal in Water - 91.41
10% 89%
Protein: 0.76 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 9.62 g
Water: 89.1 g
Other: 0.48 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +90%
Contains more Carbs +25.1%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Fats +650%
Equal in Water - 91.41

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Acerola Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 6.59g Pomelo
Protein 0.76g 0.4g Pomelo
Fats 0.04g 0.3g Acerola
Carbs 9.62g 7.69g Pomelo
Calories 38kcal 32kcal Pomelo
Fiber 1g 1.1g Acerola
Calcium 4mg 12mg Acerola
Iron 0.11mg 0.2mg Acerola
Magnesium 6mg 18mg Acerola
Phosphorus 17mg 11mg Pomelo
Potassium 216mg 146mg Pomelo
Sodium 1mg 7mg Pomelo
Zinc 0.08mg 0.1mg Acerola
Copper 0.048mg 0.086mg Acerola
Manganese 0.017mg Pomelo
Selenium 0.6µg Acerola
Vitamin A 8IU 767IU Acerola
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Acerola
Vitamin C 61mg 1677.6mg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.02mg Pomelo
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.06mg Acerola
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.4mg Acerola
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.009mg Pomelo
Folate 14µg Acerola
Saturated Fat 0.068g Pomelo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Acerola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Acerola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Acerola
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
19%
Pomelo
475%
Acerola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
8%
Acerola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Acerola
Acerola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Acerola
Acerola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pomelo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167754/nutrients
  2. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/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.