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Caramel vs. Pomelo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are caramel and pomelo different?

  • Caramel is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1; however, pomelo is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pomelo is 67% higher.
  • Pomelo has less sodium.
  • Caramel has a lower glycemic index (65) than pomelo (78).

Candies, caramels and Pummelo, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Pomelo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 19% 4.1% 16% 2.2% 7.3% 0.13% 2.2% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3350%
Contains more IronIron +27.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +570.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.5%
~equal in Potassium ~216mg

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.
Caramel
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Pomelo
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 203% 0% 0% 0% 8.5% 6.2% 4.1% 0% 8.3% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +848.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Pomelo
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10% 89%
Protein: 0.76 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 9.62 g
Water: 89.1 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +505.3%
Contains more FatsFats +20150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +700.4%
Contains more OtherOther +275%
Contains more WaterWater +948.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Pomelo DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.4mg 61mg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 23%
Carbs 77g 9.62g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.027mg 18%
Calories 382kcal 38kcal 17%
Phosphorus 114mg 17mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calcium 138mg 4mg 13%
Fats 8.1g 0.04g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 11%
Sodium 245mg 1mg 11%
Protein 4.6g 0.76g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.034mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 4%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Copper 0.018mg 0.048mg 3%
Magnesium 17mg 6mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.036mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Choline 8mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 77g 8.62g N/A
Potassium 214mg 216mg 0%
Iron 0.14mg 0.11mg 0%
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.017mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.22mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Pomelo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Caramel
18%
Pomelo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
6%
Pomelo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.