Pomelo vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pomelo and porridge different?
- Pomelo is richer in vitamin C and potassium, while porridge is higher in iron and calcium.
- Pomelo covers your daily need for vitamin C, 68% more than porridge.
- Pomelo contains 14 times more potassium than porridge. Pomelo contains 216mg of potassium, while porridge contains 16mg.
- Pomelo has a higher glycemic index (78) than porridge (66).
Pummelo, raw and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt types were used in this article.
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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 | +20% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1250% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2075% |
Contains more IronIron | +3300% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +62.5% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +176.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +136.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more OtherOther | +118.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +425% |
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Carbs
~10.52g
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Water
~87.61g
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 Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 61mg | 0mg | 68% |
Iron | 0.11mg | 3.74mg | 45% |
Calcium | 4mg | 87mg | 8% |
Potassium | 216mg | 16mg | 6% |
Selenium | 2.8µg | 5% | |
Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.013mg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.52mg | 2% |
Fiber | 1g | 0.5g | 2% |
Manganese | 0.017mg | 0mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 1% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 1% | |
Protein | 0.76g | 1.44g | 1% |
Calories | 38kcal | 50kcal | 1% |
Copper | 0.048mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.04g | 0.21g | 0% |
Carbs | 9.62g | 10.52g | 0% |
Net carbs | 8.62g | 10.02g | N/A |
Magnesium | 6mg | 5mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.03g | N/A | |
Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
Phosphorus | 17mg | 15mg | 0% |
Sodium | 1mg | 6mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.033mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs 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%

4%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%

21%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?

Porridge is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Porridge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.