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Pomelo vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pomelo and pumpkin seeds different?

  • Pomelo is richer in vitamin C, while pumpkin seeds are higher in zinc, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Pumpkin seeds cover your daily need for zinc, 93% more than pomelo.
  • Pomelo contains 203 times more vitamin C than pumpkin seeds. Pomelo contains 61mg of vitamin C, while pumpkin seeds contain 0.3mg.

Pummelo, raw and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, 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.
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 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1275%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +325.5%
Contains more IronIron +2909.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1337.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +12775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +441.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2817.6%
~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
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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 1% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.034mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.037mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1880%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2340.8%
Contains more FatsFats +48400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +458.7%
Contains more OtherOther +691.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Pumpkin seeds DV% diff.
Zinc 0.08mg 10.3mg 93%
Copper 0.048mg 0.69mg 71%
Fiber 1g 18.4g 70%
Vitamin C 61mg 0.3mg 67%
Magnesium 6mg 262mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 59%
Iron 0.11mg 3.31mg 40%
Protein 0.76g 18.55g 36%
Fats 0.04g 19.4g 30%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.496mg 21%
Potassium 216mg 919mg 21%
Calories 38kcal 446kcal 20%
Saturated fat 3.67g 17%
Carbs 9.62g 53.75g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 15%
Phosphorus 17mg 92mg 11%
Calcium 4mg 55mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.052mg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Sodium 1mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 35.35g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.034mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.286mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.037mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Pumpkin seeds
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
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Pumpkin seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.