Pomelo vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pomelo and basil different?
- Pomelo is higher in vitamin C; however, basil is richer in vitamin A, manganese, iron, copper, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for basil is 105% higher.
- Pomelo contains 3 times more vitamin C than basil. While pomelo contains 61mg of vitamin C, basil contains only 18mg.
Pummelo, raw and Basil, fresh are the varieties 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 less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +966.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4325% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2781.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +702.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +912.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +229.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6652.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +238.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +181.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +310% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +330.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +263% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +314.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1500% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +212.5% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 1.148mg | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 18mg | 48% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 3.17mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.385mg | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 264µg | 29% |
| Folate | 68µg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 4mg | 177mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 64mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.155mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.81mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 17mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Protein | 0.76g | 3.15g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.902mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 3% | |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 295mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.62g | 2.65g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.04g | 0.64g | 1% |
| Calories | 38kcal | 23kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.62g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Basil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)