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Pomelo vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pomelo and parsnip

  • Pomelo has more vitamin C; however, parsnip is higher in manganese, fiber, copper, phosphorus, iron, and magnesium.
  • Pomelo covers your daily need for vitamin C, 49% more than parsnip.
  • The glycemic index of parsnip is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pummelo, raw and Parsnips, 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.
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 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +383.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.6%
Contains more IronIron +436.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +637.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +317.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3194.1%

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.
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 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +12%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.9%
Contains more FatsFats +650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87%
Contains more OtherOther +104.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Parsnip DV% diff.
Vitamin C 61mg 17mg 49%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.56mg 24%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Folate 67µg 17%
Fiber 1g 4.9g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Phosphorus 17mg 71mg 8%
Copper 0.048mg 0.12mg 8%
Iron 0.11mg 0.59mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.09mg 5%
Potassium 216mg 375mg 5%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.59mg 5%
Magnesium 6mg 29mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.09mg 4%
Calcium 4mg 36mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.7mg 3%
Carbs 9.62g 17.99g 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Calories 38kcal 75kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.05mg 2%
Protein 0.76g 1.2g 1%
Fats 0.04g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 8.62g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 4.8g N/A
Sodium 1mg 10mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Parsnip
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
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip 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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.