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Pomelo vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pomelo and arborio rice different?

  • Pomelo is richer in vitamin C and potassium, while arborio rice is higher in iron, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Pomelo covers your daily need for vitamin C, 68% more than arborio rice.
  • Pomelo contains 8 times more potassium than arborio rice. Pomelo contains 216mg of potassium, while arborio rice contains 26mg.

Pummelo, raw and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked types were 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +730.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +1227.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2000%

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.
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%
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% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more WaterWater +30%
Contains more OtherOther +152.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +210.5%
Contains more FatsFats +375%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +198.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Arborio rice DV% diff.
Vitamin C 61mg 0mg 68%
Iron 0.11mg 1.46mg 17%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.357mg 15%
Folate 59µg 15%
Selenium 7.5µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.164mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.493mg 8%
Carbs 9.62g 28.73g 6%
Potassium 216mg 26mg 6%
Calories 38kcal 130kcal 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Copper 0.048mg 0.072mg 3%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.4mg 3%
Protein 0.76g 2.36g 3%
Phosphorus 17mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.059mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.016mg 1%
Fats 0.04g 0.19g 0%
Net carbs 8.62g 28.73g N/A
Magnesium 6mg 8mg 0%
Calcium 4mg 1mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 0mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.051g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Arborio rice
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
18%
Pomelo
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Pomelo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167754/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.