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Pomelo vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pomelo and saffron

  • Pomelo has less manganese, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and fiber.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1234% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pummelo, raw and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2675%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +698.1%
Contains more IronIron +9990.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +583.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1262.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1382.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +167005.9%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2705.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more WaterWater +648.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1403.9%
Contains more FatsFats +14525%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +579.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1035.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.017mg 28.408mg 1234%
Iron 0.11mg 11.1mg 137%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 1.01mg 75%
Magnesium 6mg 264mg 61%
Potassium 216mg 1724mg 44%
Phosphorus 17mg 252mg 34%
Copper 0.048mg 0.328mg 31%
Folate 93µg 23%
Vitamin C 61mg 80.8mg 22%
Protein 0.76g 11.43g 21%
Carbs 9.62g 65.37g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.267mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 14%
Calories 38kcal 310kcal 14%
Fiber 1g 3.9g 12%
Calcium 4mg 111mg 11%
Selenium 5.6µg 10%
Zinc 0.08mg 1.09mg 9%
Fats 0.04g 5.85g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.46mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.115mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.586g 7%
Sodium 1mg 148mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 61.47g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.