Pomelo vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pomelo and lime
- Pomelo is richer in vitamin C, yet lime is richer in fiber and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pomelo is 35% higher.
- Pomelo contains 2 times more potassium than lime. Pomelo contains 216mg of potassium, while lime contains 102mg.
- Lime has a lower glycemic index than pomelo.
Food types used in this article are Pummelo, raw and Limes, raw.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +111.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +725% |
| Contains more IronIron | +445.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +109.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +400% |
~equal in
Protein
~0.7g
~equal in
Carbs
~10.54g
~equal in
Water
~88.26g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 61mg | 29.1mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 1g | 2.8g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.217mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 4mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 102mg | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Calories | 38kcal | 30kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.76g | 0.7g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.04g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.62g | 7.74g | N/A |
| Carbs | 9.62g | 10.54g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.69g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.022g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.055g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lime is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lime is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)