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Pomelo vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pomelo and ham different?

  • Pomelo is higher in vitamin C; however, ham is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pomelo is 68% higher.
  • Pomelo has less sodium.
  • Ham has a lower glycemic index (0) than pomelo (78).

Pummelo, raw and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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%
Ham
Ham
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.9%
Contains more IronIron +1245.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +3500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1052.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +217.6%

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%
Ham
Ham
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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% 5% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +648.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Ham
Ham
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +541.3%
Contains more WaterWater +31.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2653.9%
Contains more FatsFats +13725%
Contains more OtherOther +810.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pomelo Ham
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 Ham DV% diff.
Vitamin C 61mg 0mg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.754mg 60%
Sodium 1mg 1203mg 52%
Protein 0.76g 20.93g 40%
Selenium 19.5µg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.4mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg 27%
Phosphorus 17mg 196mg 26%
Zinc 0.08mg 2.88mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 4.023mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Iron 0.11mg 1.48mg 17%
Choline 85.1mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.202mg 13%
Saturated fat 1.81g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Fats 0.04g 5.53g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 7%
Calories 38kcal 145kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 4%
Copper 0.048mg 0.079mg 3%
Carbs 9.62g 1.5g 3%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.054mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Potassium 216mg 287mg 2%
Magnesium 6mg 14mg 2%
Folate 3µg 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 1.5g N/A
Calcium 4mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Ham
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%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
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 - 1202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham 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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.