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Pomelo vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pomelo and cayenne pepper?

  • Pomelo has less vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, potassium, phosphorus, and copper than cayenne pepper.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 832% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has a lower glycemic index than pomelo.

We used Pummelo, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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.
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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +832.4%
Contains more IronIron +6990.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +677.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +3000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1623.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11664.7%

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +864.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3303.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3855%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6705.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +1006.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1480.3%
Contains more FatsFats +43075%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +488.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1158.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 2.45mg 186%
Fiber 1g 27.2g 105%
Iron 0.11mg 7.8mg 96%
Manganese 0.017mg 2mg 86%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.919mg 69%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 56%
Potassium 216mg 2014mg 53%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 8.701mg 53%
Phosphorus 17mg 293mg 39%
Copper 0.048mg 0.373mg 36%
Magnesium 6mg 152mg 35%
Folate 106µg 27%
Fats 0.04g 17.27g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.328mg 25%
Protein 0.76g 12.01g 23%
Zinc 0.08mg 2.48mg 22%
Vitamin C 61mg 76.4mg 17%
Carbs 9.62g 56.63g 16%
Selenium 8.8µg 16%
Saturated fat 3.26g 15%
Calories 38kcal 318kcal 14%
Calcium 4mg 148mg 14%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 7%
Sodium 1mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Cayenne pepper
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
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.