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Pomelo vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pomelo and cheese

  • Pomelo is richer in vitamin C, yet cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for cheese is 71% higher.
  • Pomelo contains less sodium.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index than pomelo.

Food types used in this article are Pummelo, raw and Cheese, cheddar.

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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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17650%
Contains more IronIron +27.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +4450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2576.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.8%

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%
Cheese
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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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +272.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1485.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +211.3%
Contains more WaterWater +140.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2909.2%
Contains more FatsFats +83175%
Contains more OtherOther +672.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.867g 86%
Calcium 4mg 710mg 71%
Vitamin C 61mg 0mg 68%
Phosphorus 17mg 455mg 63%
Selenium 28.5µg 52%
Fats 0.04g 33.31g 51%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg 46%
Protein 0.76g 22.87g 44%
Vitamin A 0µg 330µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg 33%
Zinc 0.08mg 3.64mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.428mg 31%
Sodium 1mg 653mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 23%
Calories 38kcal 404kcal 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 8%
Folate 27µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5%
Magnesium 6mg 27mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Potassium 216mg 76mg 4%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Carbs 9.62g 3.09g 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Copper 0.048mg 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.066mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.059mg 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 3.09g N/A
Iron 0.11mg 0.14mg 0%
Sugar 0.48g N/A
Manganese 0.017mg 0.027mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.029mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Cheese
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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.