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Lime vs. Pomelo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lime and Pomelo

  • Lime is richer in Fiber, and Iron, yet Pomelo is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pomelo is 35% higher.
  • Lime contains 8 times more Calcium than Pomelo. Lime contains 33mg of Calcium, while Pomelo contains 4mg.

Food types used in this article are Limes, 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.
Lime
Lime
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 9.9% 9% 23% 22% 3% 7.7% 0.26% 1% 2.2%
Pomelo
Pomelo
3
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 CalciumCalcium +725%
Contains more IronIron +445.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +112.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~6mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~17mg

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.
Lime
Lime
7
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 97% 3% 4.4% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 3.8% 13% 9.9% 0% 1.5% 6% 2.8%
Pomelo
Pomelo
3
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% 0.48% 0% 0% 8.5% 6.2% 4.1% 0% 8.3% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +525%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.22mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
Lime
2
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Pomelo
Pomelo
3
10% 89%
Protein: 0.76 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 9.62 g
Water: 89.1 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +400%
Contains more OtherOther +60%
~equal in Protein ~0.76g
~equal in Carbs ~9.62g
~equal in Water ~89.1g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lime Pomelo
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lime Pomelo Opinion
Calories 30kcal 38kcal Pomelo
Protein 0.7g 0.76g Pomelo
Fats 0.2g 0.04g Lime
Vitamin C 29.1mg 61mg Pomelo
Net carbs 7.74g 8.62g Pomelo
Carbs 10.54g 9.62g Lime
Magnesium 6mg 6mg
Calcium 33mg 4mg Lime
Potassium 102mg 216mg Pomelo
Iron 0.6mg 0.11mg Lime
Sugar 1.69g Pomelo
Fiber 2.8g 1g Lime
Copper 0.065mg 0.048mg Lime
Zinc 0.11mg 0.08mg Lime
Phosphorus 18mg 17mg Lime
Sodium 2mg 1mg Pomelo
Vitamin A 50IU 8IU Lime
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Lime
Vitamin E 0.22mg Lime
Manganese 0.008mg 0.017mg Pomelo
Selenium 0.4µg Lime
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.034mg Pomelo
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.027mg Pomelo
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.22mg Pomelo
Vitamin B5 0.217mg Lime
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.036mg Lime
Vitamin K 0.6µg Lime
Folate 8µg Lime
Choline 5.1mg Lime
Saturated Fat 0.022g Pomelo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g Lime
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Lime
Tryptophan 0.003mg Lime
Lysine 0.014mg Lime
Methionine 0.002mg Lime

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lime 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
12%
Lime
18%
Pomelo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
6%
Pomelo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lime
Lime is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lime
Lime is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.