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Feta vs. Pomelo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between feta and pomelo

  • Feta is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B1, yet pomelo is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for feta is 70% higher.
  • Feta has a lower glycemic index than pomelo.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
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 +216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12225%
Contains more IronIron +490.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +3500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1882.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +248.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%

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.
Feta
12
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 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3025.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +350.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1077.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Pomelo
2
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 +1769.7%
Contains more FatsFats +53100%
Contains more OtherOther +983.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.2%
Contains more WaterWater +61.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta 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 Feta Pomelo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Vitamin C 0mg 61mg 68%
Saturated fat 14.946g 68%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.027mg 63%
Calcium 493mg 4mg 49%
Phosphorus 337mg 17mg 46%
Sodium 917mg 1mg 40%
Fats 21.28g 0.04g 33%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.036mg 30%
Selenium 15µg 27%
Protein 14.21g 0.76g 27%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.08mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 19%
Vitamin A 125µg 0µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 12%
Calories 264kcal 38kcal 11%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.034mg 10%
Folate 32µg 8%
Iron 0.65mg 0.11mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.22mg 5%
Potassium 62mg 216mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 6mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Carbs 4.09g 9.62g 2%
Copper 0.032mg 0.048mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 8.62g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Manganese 0.028mg 0.017mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
54%
Feta
18%
Pomelo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
6%
Pomelo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 916mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.946g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta 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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.