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Pomegranate vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pomegranate and eggs

  • Pomegranate is higher in fiber, yet eggs are higher in copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Eggs cover your daily copper needs 205% more than pomegranate.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pomegranate is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pomegranates, raw and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +357.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +296.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1165.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +377.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6060%

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.
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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +357.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5366.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +867.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +270.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +3765.8%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.066mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1569.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +653.3%
Contains more FatsFats +806.8%
Contains more OtherOther +101.9%
~equal in Water ~74.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 32% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4283.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1689.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pomegranate Egg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomegranate Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.158mg 2mg 205%
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg 124%
Selenium 0.5µg 30.8µg 55%
Choline 7.6mg 293.8mg 52%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.513mg 35%
Protein 1.67g 12.58g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 1.398mg 20%
Phosphorus 36mg 172mg 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Fiber 4g 0g 16%
Fats 1.17g 10.61g 15%
Saturated fat 0.12g 3.267g 14%
Vitamin K 16.4µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Iron 0.3mg 1.19mg 11%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Vitamin C 10.2mg 0mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.093g 4.077g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.414g 9%
Zinc 0.35mg 1.05mg 6%
Carbs 18.7g 1.12g 6%
Sodium 3mg 124mg 5%
Manganese 0.119mg 0.026mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.121mg 4%
Calcium 10mg 50mg 4%
Calories 83kcal 155kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.03mg 3%
Potassium 236mg 126mg 3%
Folate 38µg 44µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 0.064mg 1%
Net carbs 14.7g 1.12g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 13.67g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.066mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate Egg
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
15%
Pomegranate
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.147g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)

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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/nutrients
  2. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.