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Pomelo vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pomelo and Kumquat

  • Pomelo is richer in Vitamin C, yet Kumquat is richer in Fiber, Iron, Calcium, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Kumquat is 22% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pummelo, raw and Kumquats, 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.
Pomelo
2
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Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Calcium +1450%
Contains more Iron +681.8%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +112.5%
Contains more Copper +97.9%
Contains more Manganese +694.1%
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 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Calcium +1450%
Contains more Iron +681.8%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +112.5%
Contains more Copper +97.9%
Contains more Manganese +694.1%

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
1
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Contains more Vitamin C +39%
Contains more Vitamin A +3525%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.036
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 18% 3% 0% 147% 10% 21% 9% 13% 9% 13% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +39%
Contains more Vitamin A +3525%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.036

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pomelo
1
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Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Protein +147.4%
Contains more Fats +2050%
Contains more Carbs +65.3%
Equal in Water - 80.85
Equal in Other - 0.51
10% 89%
Protein: 0.76 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 9.62 g
Water: 89.1 g
Other: 0.48 g
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Protein +147.4%
Contains more Fats +2050%
Contains more Carbs +65.3%
Equal in Water - 80.85
Equal in Other - 0.51

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pomelo Kumquat
Lower in Sugar ok
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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Kumquat Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 9.4g Kumquat
Protein 0.76g 1.88g Kumquat
Fats 0.04g 0.86g Kumquat
Carbs 9.62g 15.9g Kumquat
Calories 38kcal 71kcal Kumquat
Sugar 9.36g Pomelo
Fiber 1g 6.5g Kumquat
Calcium 4mg 62mg Kumquat
Iron 0.11mg 0.86mg Kumquat
Magnesium 6mg 20mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 17mg 19mg Kumquat
Potassium 216mg 186mg Pomelo
Sodium 1mg 10mg Pomelo
Zinc 0.08mg 0.17mg Kumquat
Copper 0.048mg 0.095mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.017mg 0.135mg Kumquat
Vitamin A 8IU 290IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.15mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 61mg 43.9mg Pomelo
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.037mg Kumquat
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.09mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.429mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.208mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.036mg
Folate 17µg Kumquat
Saturated Fat 0.103g Pomelo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Kumquat
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
20%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat 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. Pomelo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167754/nutrients
  2. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.