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Pomelo vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pomelo and chorizo

  • Pomelo is richer in vitamin C, yet chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chorizo is 83% higher.
  • Pomelo contains less sodium.
  • Chorizo has a lower glycemic index than pomelo.

Food types used in this article are Pummelo, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.3%
Contains more IronIron +1345.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +4162.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +782.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.3%

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%
Chorizo
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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% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1752.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +417.2%
Contains more WaterWater +179.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3071.1%
Contains more FatsFats +95575%
Contains more OtherOther +716.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pomelo Chorizo
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 Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg 83%
Vitamin C 61mg 0mg 68%
Saturated fat 14.38g 65%
Fats 0.04g 38.27g 59%
Sodium 1mg 1235mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.63mg 50%
Protein 0.76g 24.1g 47%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 46%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.53mg 38%
Selenium 21.1µg 38%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 5.131mg 31%
Zinc 0.08mg 3.41mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 23%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.3mg 21%
Calories 38kcal 455kcal 21%
Iron 0.11mg 1.59mg 19%
Phosphorus 17mg 150mg 19%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Potassium 216mg 398mg 5%
Copper 0.048mg 0.08mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Carbs 9.62g 1.86g 3%
Magnesium 6mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Folate 2µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.04mg 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 1.86g N/A
Calcium 4mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Chorizo
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
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 1234mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo 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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.