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Pomelo vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pomelo and pizza

  • Pomelo is richer in vitamin C, yet pizza is richer in vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, calcium, vitamin B12, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pomelo is 66% higher.
  • Pomelo contains less sodium.
  • Pizza has a lower glycemic index than pomelo.

Food types used in this article are Pummelo, raw and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4600%
Contains more IronIron +2154.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1575%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1170.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2017.6%

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%
Pizza
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4257.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1047.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1638.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~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
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +106.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1398.7%
Contains more FatsFats +24125%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +246.5%
Contains more OtherOther +404.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pomelo Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Pizza DV% diff.
Vitamin C 61mg 1.4mg 66%
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.39mg 30%
Iron 0.11mg 2.48mg 30%
Phosphorus 17mg 216mg 28%
Sodium 1mg 598mg 26%
Folate 93µg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 3.825mg 23%
Protein 0.76g 11.39g 21%
Saturated fat 4.465g 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Calcium 4mg 188mg 18%
Fats 0.04g 9.69g 15%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.36mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.195mg 13%
Calories 38kcal 266kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Zinc 0.08mg 1.34mg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg 8%
Carbs 9.62g 33.33g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 7%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 6%
Copper 0.048mg 0.105mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 6%
Fiber 1g 2.3g 5%
Magnesium 6mg 24mg 4%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.08mg 3%
Fructose 1g 1%
Potassium 216mg 172mg 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.241g N/A
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.465g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.