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Pomelo vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pomelo and chinese cuisine different?

  • Pomelo is richer in vitamin C, while chinese cuisine is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Pomelo covers your daily need for vitamin C, 55% more than chinese cuisine.
  • Pomelo is lower in sodium.
  • Pomelo has a higher glycemic index (78) than chinese cuisine (60).

Pummelo, raw and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more IronIron +909.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +347.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +764.7%
~equal in Potassium ~204mg
~equal in Copper ~0.049mg

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +425.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +347.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.033mg

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32%
Contains more WaterWater +13%
Contains more ProteinProtein +831.6%
Contains more FatsFats +13150%
Contains more OtherOther +214.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin C 61mg 11.6mg 55%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Sodium 1mg 409mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 14%
Iron 0.11mg 1.11mg 13%
Zinc 0.08mg 1.5mg 13%
Protein 0.76g 7.08g 13%
Selenium 6.7µg 12%
Folate 45µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.161mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 9%
Phosphorus 17mg 76mg 8%
Fats 0.04g 5.3g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.32mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.147mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.978g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 3%
Calories 38kcal 105kcal 3%
Calcium 4mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.055mg 2%
Magnesium 6mg 15mg 2%
Fiber 1g 1.5g 2%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Carbs 9.62g 7.29g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Potassium 216mg 204mg 0%
Sugar 2.41g N/A
Copper 0.048mg 0.049mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.033mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.978g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.