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Pomelo vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pomelo and pound cake

  • Pomelo has more vitamin C; however, pound cake is higher in phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Pomelo covers your daily vitamin C needs 68% more than pound cake.
  • Pomelo has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of pomelo is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Pummelo, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1075%
Contains more IronIron +1245.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +437.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +723.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +547.1%

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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +634.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.036mg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +244.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +557.9%
Contains more FatsFats +34800%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +457.6%
Contains more OtherOther +218.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin C 61mg 0mg 68%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.811g 22%
Fats 0.04g 13.96g 21%
Phosphorus 17mg 140mg 18%
Iron 0.11mg 1.48mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.249mg 17%
Calories 38kcal 353kcal 16%
Sodium 1mg 377mg 16%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Carbs 9.62g 53.64g 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.173mg 12%
Folate 42µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.615mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 8%
Protein 0.76g 5g 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Calcium 4mg 47mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.43mg 3%
Fiber 1g 0.6g 2%
Potassium 216mg 149mg 2%
Copper 0.048mg 0.042mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 53.04g N/A
Magnesium 6mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.036mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.811g)

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.