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Pomelo vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pomelo and cumin different?

  • Pomelo is higher in vitamin C; however, cumin is richer in iron, manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cumin is 828% higher.
  • Pomelo contains 8 times more vitamin C than cumin. While pomelo contains 61mg of vitamin C, cumin contains only 7.7mg.
  • Cumin has a lower glycemic index (0) than pomelo (78).

Pummelo, raw and Spices, cumin seed 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.
Pomelo
1
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%
Cumin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +727.8%
Contains more IronIron +60227.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1706.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +5900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2835.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19505.9%

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
1
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%
Cumin
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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 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +692.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1747.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1981.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1108.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
Cumin
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18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +1005.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2243.4%
Contains more FatsFats +55575%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +359.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1487.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 0.11mg 66.36mg 828%
Manganese 0.017mg 3.333mg 144%
Calcium 4mg 931mg 93%
Copper 0.048mg 0.867mg 91%
Magnesium 6mg 366mg 86%
Phosphorus 17mg 499mg 69%
Vitamin C 61mg 7.7mg 59%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.628mg 50%
Potassium 216mg 1788mg 46%
Zinc 0.08mg 4.8mg 43%
Fiber 1g 10.5g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 35%
Fats 0.04g 22.27g 34%
Protein 0.76g 17.81g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.435mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 4.579mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.327mg 23%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 22%
Calories 38kcal 375kcal 17%
Carbs 9.62g 44.24g 12%
Selenium 5.2µg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Saturated fat 1.535g 7%
Sodium 1mg 168mg 7%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Net carbs 8.62g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 2.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Cumin
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
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin 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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.