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Pomelo vs. Rambutan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pomelo and Rambutan?

  • Pomelo is richer in Vitamin C, and Potassium, yet Rambutan is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pomelo's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 62% higher.
  • Pomelo has 5 times more Potassium than Rambutan. Pomelo has 216mg of Potassium, while Rambutan has 42mg.

We used Pummelo, raw and Rambutan, canned, syrup pack 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +414.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +218.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +1917.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.08
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 7% 14% 5% 4% 4% 2% 3% 22% 45% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +414.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +218.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +1917.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.08

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +514.5%
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 1% 0% 0% 17% 4% 6% 26% 2% 5% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +514.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.9%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +108.7%
Contains more Fats +425%
Contains more Carbs +116.9%
10% 89%
Protein: 0.76 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 9.62 g
Water: 89.1 g
Other: 0.48 g
21% 78%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 20.87 g
Water: 78.04 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +16.9%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +108.7%
Contains more Fats +425%
Contains more Carbs +116.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Rambutan Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 19.97g Rambutan
Protein 0.76g 0.65g Pomelo
Fats 0.04g 0.21g Rambutan
Carbs 9.62g 20.87g Rambutan
Calories 38kcal 82kcal Rambutan
Fiber 1g 0.9g Pomelo
Calcium 4mg 22mg Rambutan
Iron 0.11mg 0.35mg Rambutan
Magnesium 6mg 7mg Rambutan
Phosphorus 17mg 9mg Pomelo
Potassium 216mg 42mg Pomelo
Sodium 1mg 11mg Pomelo
Zinc 0.08mg 0.08mg
Copper 0.048mg 0.066mg Rambutan
Manganese 0.017mg 0.343mg Rambutan
Vitamin A 8IU 3IU Pomelo
Vitamin C 61mg 4.9mg Pomelo
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.013mg Pomelo
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.022mg Pomelo
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.352mg Rambutan
Vitamin B5 0.018mg Rambutan
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.02mg Pomelo
Folate 8µg Rambutan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Rambutan
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
5%
Rambutan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
10%
Rambutan

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rambutan
Rambutan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
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)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Rambutan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168167/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.