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Watercress vs. Pomelo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Watercress and Pomelo?

  • Watercress is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet Pomelo is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Pomelo's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 20% higher.

We used Watercress, raw and Pummelo, raw 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 Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.9%
Contains more Potassium +52.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +60.4%
Contains more Manganese +1335.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 5% 8% 20% 1% 3% 16% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.9%
Contains more Potassium +52.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +60.4%
Contains more Manganese +1335.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%

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.
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Pomelo
Contains more Vitamin A +39787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +41.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.22
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 204% 9% 7% 5% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +39787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +41.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +202.6%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Carbs +645.7%
Equal in Water - 89.1
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
10% 89%
Protein: 0.76 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 9.62 g
Water: 89.1 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +202.6%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Carbs +645.7%
Equal in Water - 89.1

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Pomelo Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 8.62g Pomelo
Protein 2.3g 0.76g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 0.04g Watercress
Carbs 1.29g 9.62g Pomelo
Calories 11kcal 38kcal Pomelo
Sugar 0.2g Pomelo
Fiber 0.5g 1g Pomelo
Calcium 120mg 4mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.11mg Watercress
Magnesium 21mg 6mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 17mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 216mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 1mg Pomelo
Zinc 0.11mg 0.08mg Watercress
Copper 0.077mg 0.048mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg 0.017mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin A 3191IU 8IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 61mg Pomelo
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.034mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.027mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.22mg Pomelo
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.036mg Watercress
Folate 9µg Watercress
Vitamin K 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g Pomelo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g Watercress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g Watercress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watercress Pomelo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
91%
Watercress
19%
Pomelo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
6%
Pomelo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/nutrients
  2. Pomelo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167754/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.