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Pomelo vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pomelo and Lemon

  • Pomelo has more Vitamin C, however, Lemon is higher in Fiber, and Iron.
  • Lemon contains 2 times less Potassium than Pomelo. Pomelo contains 216mg of Potassium, while Lemon contains 138mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Pummelo, raw and Lemons, raw, without peel.

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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
Pomelo
5
:
5
Lemon
Lemon
Contains more Potassium +56.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +29.7%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +445.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +76.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 16
Pomelo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 5% 8% 20% 1% 3% 16% 3% 0%
Lemon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Potassium +56.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +29.7%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +445.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +76.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 16

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
Pomelo
3
:
8
Lemon
Lemon
Contains more Vitamin C +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Pomelo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 204% 9% 7% 5% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0%
Lemon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pomelo
Pomelo
3
:
2
Lemon
Lemon
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Contains more Fats +650%
Equal in Carbs - 9.32
Equal in Water - 88.98
Pomelo
10% 89%
Protein: 0.76 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 9.62 g
Water: 89.1 g
Other: 0.48 g
Lemon
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Contains more Fats +650%
Equal in Carbs - 9.32
Equal in Water - 88.98

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pomelo Lemon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 6.52g Pomelo
Protein 0.76g 1.1g Lemon
Fats 0.04g 0.3g Lemon
Carbs 9.62g 9.32g Pomelo
Calories 38kcal 29kcal Pomelo
Sugar 2.5g Pomelo
Fiber 1g 2.8g Lemon
Calcium 4mg 26mg Lemon
Iron 0.11mg 0.6mg Lemon
Magnesium 6mg 8mg Lemon
Phosphorus 17mg 16mg Pomelo
Potassium 216mg 138mg Pomelo
Sodium 1mg 2mg Pomelo
Zinc 0.08mg 0.06mg Pomelo
Copper 0.048mg 0.037mg Pomelo
Manganese 0.017mg 0.03mg Lemon
Selenium 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin A 8IU 22IU Lemon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Lemon
Vitamin E 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin C 61mg 53mg Pomelo
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.04mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.02mg Pomelo
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.1mg Pomelo
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.08mg Lemon
Folate 11µg Lemon
Saturated Fat 0.039g Pomelo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Lemon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g Lemon

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is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Lemon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Pomelo
20%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon
Lemon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.