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Pomelo vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pomelo and Mandarin orange

  • Mandarin orange has less Vitamin C than Pomelo.
  • Pomelo covers your daily need of Vitamin C 38% more than Mandarin orange.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pummelo, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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 Potassium +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +129.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 5% 8% 20% 1% 3% 16% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Potassium +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +129.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +8412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +8412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +29.7%
Contains more Fats +675%
Contains more Carbs +38.7%
Equal in Protein - 0.81
Equal in Water - 85.17
10% 89%
Protein: 0.76 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 9.62 g
Water: 89.1 g
Other: 0.48 g
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Other +29.7%
Contains more Fats +675%
Contains more Carbs +38.7%
Equal in Protein - 0.81
Equal in Water - 85.17

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pomelo Mandarin orange
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 Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.76g 0.81g Mandarin orange
Fats 0.04g 0.31g Mandarin orange
Carbs 9.62g 13.34g Mandarin orange
Calories 38kcal 53kcal Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g Pomelo
Fiber 1g 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 4mg 37mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.11mg 0.15mg Mandarin orange
Magnesium 6mg 12mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 17mg 20mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 216mg 166mg Pomelo
Sodium 1mg 2mg Pomelo
Zinc 0.08mg 0.07mg Pomelo
Copper 0.048mg 0.042mg Pomelo
Manganese 0.017mg 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0.1µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 8IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 61mg 26.7mg Pomelo
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.058mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.036mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.376mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg Mandarin orange
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g Pomelo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pomelo Mandarin orange
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
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
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 cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange 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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.