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Pomelo vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pomelo and scallion?

  • Pomelo is richer in vitamin C, yet scallion is richer in vitamin A, iron, calcium, fiber, and manganese.
  • Pomelo's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 47% higher.
  • Scallion has a lower glycemic index than pomelo.

We used Pummelo, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw types in this comparison.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +1245.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +387.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +841.2%

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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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%
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 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +224.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +140.8%
Contains more FatsFats +375%
Contains more OtherOther +68.8%
~equal in Water ~89.83g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Scallion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 207µg 173%
Vitamin C 61mg 18.8mg 47%
Iron 0.11mg 1.48mg 17%
Folate 64µg 16%
Calcium 4mg 72mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Fiber 1g 2.6g 6%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.16mg 6%
Copper 0.048mg 0.083mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Magnesium 6mg 20mg 3%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.39mg 3%
Phosphorus 17mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.525mg 2%
Protein 0.76g 1.83g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.061mg 2%
Potassium 216mg 276mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 2%
Sodium 1mg 16mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Carbs 9.62g 7.34g 1%
Choline 5.7mg 1%
Calories 38kcal 32kcal 0%
Fats 0.04g 0.19g 0%
Net carbs 8.62g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Saturated fat 0.032g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.027g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Scallion
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
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.