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Lamb vs. Pomelo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between lamb and pomelo?

  • Lamb is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin B6, yet pomelo is higher in vitamin C.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 106% more.
  • The glycemic index of lamb is lower.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Pummelo, raw types 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.
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 +283.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.5%
Contains more IronIron +1609.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +5475%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1005.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%

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.
Lamb
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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 0% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +825.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +3126.3%
Contains more FatsFats +52250%
Contains more OtherOther +70.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +65.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb 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 Lamb Pomelo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Vitamin C 0mg 61mg 68%
Selenium 26.4µg 48%
Protein 24.52g 0.76g 48%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.08mg 40%
Saturated fat 8.83g 40%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.22mg 40%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Fats 20.94g 0.04g 32%
Phosphorus 188mg 17mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 22%
Iron 1.88mg 0.11mg 22%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.027mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 13%
Calories 294kcal 38kcal 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 10%
Copper 0.119mg 0.048mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.036mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.034mg 6%
Folate 18µg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Magnesium 23mg 6mg 4%
Carbs 0g 9.62g 3%
Sodium 72mg 1mg 3%
Potassium 310mg 216mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 8.62g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.017mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
18%
Pomelo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
6%
Pomelo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.