Pomelo vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pomelo and minestrone
- Pomelo has more vitamin C; however, minestrone is higher in vitamin A and manganese.
- Pomelo covers your daily vitamin C needs 67% more than minestrone.
- Minestrone contains 3 times less fiber than pomelo. Pomelo contains 1g of fiber, while minestrone contains 0.4g.
- Pomelo has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of pomelo is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pummelo, raw and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
Contains more IronIron | +245.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +287.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +794.1% |
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 | +12100% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.76 g
Fats:
0.04 g
Carbs:
9.62 g
Water:
89.1 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +106.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +132.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2500% |
Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
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Water
~91.33g
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 61mg | 0.5mg | 67% |
Sodium | 1mg | 254mg | 11% |
Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.152mg | 6% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 49µg | 5% |
Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 3% | |
Potassium | 216mg | 130mg | 3% |
Iron | 0.11mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
Protein | 0.76g | 1.77g | 2% |
Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
Fiber | 1g | 0.4g | 2% |
Fats | 0.04g | 1.04g | 2% |
Carbs | 9.62g | 4.66g | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.23g | 1% | |
Calcium | 4mg | 14mg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 17mg | 23mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 6mg | 3mg | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 1% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.391mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
Calories | 38kcal | 34kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 8.62g | 4.26g | N/A |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
Copper | 0.048mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.03mg | 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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%

12%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pomelo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?

Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Minestrone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.