Pomelo vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pomelo and spaghetti?
- Pomelo is richer in vitamin C and potassium, yet spaghetti is richer in manganese, phosphorus, and copper.
- Pomelo's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 68% higher.
- Pomelo has 5 times more potassium than spaghetti. Pomelo has 216mg of potassium, while spaghetti has 44mg.
- Spaghetti has a lower glycemic index than pomelo.
We used Pummelo, raw and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt types in this comparison.
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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 | +390.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more IronIron | +354.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +537.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +241.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1794.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +663.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2225% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +220.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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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% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 48% | |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.322mg | 13% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Protein | 0.76g | 5.8g | 10% |
| Carbs | 9.62g | 30.86g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.048mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 17mg | 58mg | 6% |
| Calories | 38kcal | 158kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 44mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.51mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 2% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.04g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.62g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Calcium | 4mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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)