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Pomelo vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pomelo and chinese broccoli

  • Pomelo is richer in vitamin C, yet chinese broccoli is richer in vitamin A, manganese, calcium, vitamin B2, fiber, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pomelo is 36% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli has a lower glycemic index than pomelo.

Food types used in this article are Pummelo, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.8%
Contains more IronIron +409.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +387.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1452.9%

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.
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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +179.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +152.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more FatsFats +1700%
Contains more OtherOther +64.6%
~equal in Water ~93.54g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin K 84.8µg 71%
Vitamin C 61mg 28.2mg 36%
Folate 99µg 25%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.264mg 11%
Calcium 4mg 100mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.146mg 9%
Iron 0.11mg 0.56mg 6%
Fiber 1g 2.5g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.095mg 5%
Choline 25.3mg 5%
Magnesium 6mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.07mg 3%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.39mg 3%
Phosphorus 17mg 41mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 3%
Carbs 9.62g 3.81g 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 2%
Saturated fat 0.11g 1%
Calories 38kcal 22kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.437mg 1%
Protein 0.76g 1.14g 1%
Copper 0.048mg 0.061mg 1%
Potassium 216mg 261mg 1%
Fats 0.04g 0.72g 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 1.31g N/A
Sugar 0.84g N/A
Sodium 1mg 7mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Chinese broccoli
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
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.