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Pomelo vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pomelo and sunflower seeds

  • Pomelo has more vitamin C, while sunflower seeds have more copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, iron, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for copper is 195% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 44 times less vitamin C than pomelo. Pomelo contains 61mg of vitamin C, while sunflower seeds contain 1.4mg.
  • Sunflower seeds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sunflower seeds is 20, while the glycemic index of pomelo is 78.

The food types used in this comparison are Pummelo, raw and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5316.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.6%
Contains more IronIron +4672.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +3650%
Contains more ZincZinc +6150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3782.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11370.6%

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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4257.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3688.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3636.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1783.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2634.2%
Contains more FatsFats +128550%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.9%
Contains more OtherOther +531.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomelo Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 234%
Copper 0.048mg 1.8mg 195%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 154%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 1.48mg 121%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 1.345mg 101%
Selenium 53µg 96%
Phosphorus 17mg 660mg 92%
Manganese 0.017mg 1.95mg 84%
Fats 0.04g 51.46g 79%
Magnesium 6mg 325mg 76%
Vitamin C 61mg 1.4mg 66%
Iron 0.11mg 5.25mg 64%
Folate 227µg 57%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 8.335mg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 46%
Zinc 0.08mg 5mg 45%
Protein 0.76g 20.78g 40%
Fiber 1g 8.6g 30%
Calories 38kcal 584kcal 27%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.355mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.455g 20%
Potassium 216mg 645mg 13%
Choline 55.1mg 10%
Calcium 4mg 78mg 7%
Carbs 9.62g 20g 3%
Net carbs 8.62g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 2.62g N/A
Sodium 1mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomelo Sunflower seeds
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pomelo
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.