Pomelo vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pomelo and shortbread?
- Pomelo is higher in vitamin C, yet shortbread is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Pomelo's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 68% more.
- Pomelo has 2 times more potassium than shortbread. While pomelo has 216mg of potassium, shortbread has only 88mg.
- The amount of sodium in pomelo is lower.
- The glycemic index of shortbread is lower.
We used Pummelo, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types 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 PotassiumPotassium | +145.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +225% |
Contains more IronIron | +2609.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +87.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +512.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +288.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2211.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +938.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1063% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1388.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 61mg | 0mg | 68% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 56% | |
Fats | 0.04g | 26.22g | 40% |
Saturated fat | 8.105g | 37% | |
Iron | 0.11mg | 2.98mg | 36% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.353mg | 27% |
Calories | 38kcal | 514kcal | 24% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.314mg | 22% |
Folate | 81µg | 20% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 3.275mg | 19% |
Carbs | 9.62g | 63.78g | 18% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 17% | |
Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.393mg | 16% |
Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
Sodium | 1mg | 353mg | 15% |
Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | |
Protein | 0.76g | 5.37g | 9% |
Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
Phosphorus | 17mg | 66mg | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 6% | |
Copper | 0.048mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.49mg | 4% |
Potassium | 216mg | 88mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.071mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 6mg | 14mg | 2% |
Calcium | 4mg | 13mg | 1% |
Fiber | 1g | 1.3g | 1% |
Net carbs | 8.62g | 62.48g | N/A |
Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.714g | N/A |
Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.76 g
Fats:
0.04 g
Carbs:
9.62 g
Water:
89.1 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater | +2375% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +606.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +65450% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +563% |
Contains more OtherOther | +114.6% |