Taro vs. Pomelo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between taro and pomelo
- Taro has more vitamin B6, manganese, copper, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B1; however, pomelo is higher in vitamin C.
- Pomelo covers your daily need for vitamin C, 63% more than taro.
- Taro has 23 times more manganese than pomelo. While taro has 0.383mg of manganese, pomelo has only 0.017mg.
- The glycemic index of pomelo is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taro, raw and Pummelo, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +450% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +975% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +173.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +258.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +187.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +394.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2152.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +179.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +686.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1255.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +175.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 61mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.036mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.017mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.048mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1g | 12% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 216mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 17mg | 10% |
| Folate | 22µg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 9.62g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.034mg | 5% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 38kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.76g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 8.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
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 lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)