Pomelo vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pomelo and rice
- Pomelo has more vitamin C and potassium; however, rice is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Pomelo covers your daily vitamin C needs 68% more than rice.
- Rice has 6 times less potassium than pomelo. Pomelo has 216mg of potassium, while rice has 35mg.
- Pomelo has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pomelo is 78, while the glycemic index of rice is 60.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pummelo, raw and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +517.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +990.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +512.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +152.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2676.5% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +379.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +570.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +158.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +253.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +192.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 61mg | 0mg | 68% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.472mg | 20% |
| Folate | 58µg | 15% | |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 1.2mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.163mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 1.476mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 9.62g | 28.17g | 6% |
| Calories | 38kcal | 130kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.093mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.49mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 17mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Protein | 0.76g | 2.69g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.069mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 4mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.04g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.62g | 27.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)