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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 of 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.
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Potassium +730.8%
Contains more Iron +1227.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +2000%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 5% 8% 20% 1% 3% 16% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Potassium +730.8%
Contains more Iron +1227.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 204% 9% 7% 5% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +30%
Contains more Other +152.6%
Contains more Protein +210.5%
Contains more Fats +375%
Contains more Carbs +198.6%
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 Water +30%
Contains more Other +152.6%
Contains more Protein +210.5%
Contains more Fats +375%
Contains more Carbs +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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Arborio rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Pomelo
13%
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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.