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Pomelo vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pomelo and penne

  • Pomelo has more vitamin C, while penne has more phosphorus, zinc, iron, calcium, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Pomelo's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 68% higher.
  • Penne contains 2 times less potassium than pomelo. Pomelo contains 216mg of potassium, while penne contains 122mg.
  • The amount of sodium in pomelo is lower.
  • Penne has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of penne is 43, while the glycemic index of pomelo is 78.

The food types used in this comparison are Pummelo, raw and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.

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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
4
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%
Penne
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 11% 30% 0% 30% 51% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2125%
Contains more IronIron +627.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +594.1%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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
5
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%
Penne
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pomelo
1
10% 89%
Protein: 0.76 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 9.62 g
Water: 89.1 g
Other: 0.48 g
Penne
4
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +650%
Contains more FatsFats +9900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.6%
Contains more OtherOther +129.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Penne DV% diff.
Vitamin C 61mg 0mg 68%
Phosphorus 17mg 118mg 14%
Sodium 1mg 248mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.3g 10%
Protein 0.76g 5.7g 10%
Calcium 4mg 89mg 9%
Zinc 0.08mg 1.1mg 9%
Iron 0.11mg 0.8mg 9%
Fiber 1g 2.7g 7%
Fats 0.04g 4g 6%
Magnesium 6mg 30mg 6%
Copper 0.048mg 5%
Calories 38kcal 126kcal 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Potassium 216mg 122mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 3%
Carbs 9.62g 16.8g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 2%
Manganese 0.017mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 14.1g N/A
Sugar 1.9g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Penne
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
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomelo
Pomelo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Penne
Penne is relatively richer in minerals

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

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.