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Pomelo vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pomelo and Lime

  • Pomelo is richer in Vitamin C, yet Lime is richer in Fiber, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pomelo is 35% higher.
  • Pomelo contains 2 times more Potassium than Lime. Pomelo contains 216mg of Potassium, while Lime contains 102mg.

Food types used in this article are Pummelo, raw and Limes, 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
Pomelo
3
:
6
Lime
Lime
Contains more Potassium +111.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +112.5%
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +445.5%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +35.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 6
Equal in Phosphorus - 18
Pomelo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 5% 8% 20% 1% 3% 16% 3% 0%
Lime
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 3%
Contains more Potassium +111.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +112.5%
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +445.5%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +35.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 6
Equal in Phosphorus - 18

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
Pomelo
4
:
7
Lime
Lime
Contains more Vitamin C +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin A +525%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.2
Pomelo
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%
Lime
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin A +525%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pomelo
Pomelo
3
:
2
Lime
Lime
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Fats +400%
Equal in Protein - 0.7
Equal in Carbs - 10.54
Equal in Water - 88.26
Pomelo
10% 89%
Protein: 0.76 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 9.62 g
Water: 89.1 g
Other: 0.48 g
Lime
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Fats +400%
Equal in Protein - 0.7
Equal in Carbs - 10.54
Equal in Water - 88.26

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Lime Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 7.74g Pomelo
Protein 0.76g 0.7g Pomelo
Fats 0.04g 0.2g Lime
Carbs 9.62g 10.54g Lime
Calories 38kcal 30kcal Pomelo
Sugar 1.69g Pomelo
Fiber 1g 2.8g Lime
Calcium 4mg 33mg Lime
Iron 0.11mg 0.6mg Lime
Magnesium 6mg 6mg
Phosphorus 17mg 18mg Lime
Potassium 216mg 102mg Pomelo
Sodium 1mg 2mg Pomelo
Zinc 0.08mg 0.11mg Lime
Copper 0.048mg 0.065mg Lime
Manganese 0.017mg 0.008mg Pomelo
Selenium 0.4µg Lime
Vitamin A 8IU 50IU Lime
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Lime
Vitamin E 0.22mg Lime
Vitamin C 61mg 29.1mg Pomelo
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.03mg Pomelo
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.02mg Pomelo
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.2mg Pomelo
Vitamin B5 0.217mg Lime
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.043mg Lime
Folate 8µg Lime
Vitamin K 0.6µg Lime
Tryptophan 0.003mg Lime
Lysine 0.014mg Lime
Methionine 0.002mg Lime
Saturated Fat 0.022g Pomelo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g Lime
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Lime

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Lime
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
13%
Lime
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
8%
Lime

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
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 - 0.022g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lime
Lime is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pomelo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167754/nutrients
  2. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.