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Watermelon vs. Pomelo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Watermelon and Pomelo

  • Watermelon contains less Vitamin C than Pomelo.
  • Pomelo's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 59% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Watermelon, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +123.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +92.9%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 5% 8% 20% 1% 3% 16% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +123.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +92.9%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Equal in Sodium - 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.
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Pomelo
Contains more Vitamin A +7012.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +653.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
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 +7012.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +653.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Protein +24.6%
Contains more Carbs +27.4%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Water - 89.1
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 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 Fats +275%
Contains more Protein +24.6%
Contains more Carbs +27.4%
Contains more Other +100%
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.
Watermelon Pomelo
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Pomelo Opinion
Net carbs 7.15g 8.62g Pomelo
Protein 0.61g 0.76g Pomelo
Fats 0.15g 0.04g Watermelon
Carbs 7.55g 9.62g Pomelo
Calories 30kcal 38kcal Pomelo
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g Pomelo
Fiber 0.4g 1g Pomelo
Calcium 7mg 4mg Watermelon
Iron 0.24mg 0.11mg Watermelon
Magnesium 10mg 6mg Watermelon
Phosphorus 11mg 17mg Pomelo
Potassium 112mg 216mg Pomelo
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.1mg 0.08mg Watermelon
Copper 0.042mg 0.048mg Pomelo
Manganese 0.038mg 0.017mg Watermelon
Selenium 0.4µg Watermelon
Vitamin A 569IU 8IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Watermelon
Vitamin C 8.1mg 61mg Pomelo
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.034mg Pomelo
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.027mg Pomelo
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.22mg Pomelo
Vitamin B5 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.036mg Watermelon
Folate 3µg Watermelon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Watermelon
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.016g Pomelo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Watermelon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watermelon 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
9%
Watermelon
19%
Pomelo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
6%
Pomelo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watermelon
Watermelon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.