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Pomelo vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pomelo and edam

  • Pomelo has more vitamin C; however, edam is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and magnesium.
  • Edam covers your daily need for phosphorus, 74% more than pomelo.
  • Pomelo has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of pomelo is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pummelo, raw and Cheese, edam.

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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%
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18175%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +4587.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3052.9%

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%
Edam
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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% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.037mg

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
Edam
3
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +572.7%
Contains more WaterWater +114.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3188.2%
Contains more FatsFats +69400%
Contains more OtherOther +779.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pomelo Edam
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 Edam DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 80%
Phosphorus 17mg 536mg 74%
Calcium 4mg 731mg 73%
Vitamin C 61mg 0mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Protein 0.76g 24.99g 48%
Fats 0.04g 27.8g 43%
Sodium 1mg 812mg 35%
Zinc 0.08mg 3.75mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.389mg 28%
Vitamin A 0µg 243µg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 20%
Calories 38kcal 357kcal 16%
Magnesium 6mg 30mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 4%
Iron 0.11mg 0.44mg 4%
Folate 16µg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Carbs 9.62g 1.43g 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.076mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Copper 0.048mg 0.036mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.082mg 1%
Potassium 216mg 188mg 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Manganese 0.017mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.037mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Edam
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
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 811mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.572g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam 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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.