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Zucchini vs. Pomelo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Zucchini and Pomelo

  • Zucchini has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Pomelo has more Vitamin C.
  • Pomelo's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 48% more.
  • Zucchini has 10 times more Manganese than Pomelo. Zucchini has 0.177mg of Manganese, while Pomelo has 0.017mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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 Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +236.4%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +10.4%
Contains more Manganese +941.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.048
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 5% 8% 20% 1% 3% 16% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +236.4%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +10.4%
Contains more Manganese +941.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.048

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 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +240.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
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 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +240.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.2%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +209.3%
Equal in Water - 89.1
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 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 +59.2%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +209.3%
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.
Zucchini Pomelo
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 Zucchini Pomelo Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 8.62g Pomelo
Protein 1.21g 0.76g Zucchini
Fats 0.32g 0.04g Zucchini
Carbs 3.11g 9.62g Pomelo
Calories 17kcal 38kcal Pomelo
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Pomelo
Fiber 1g 1g
Calcium 16mg 4mg Zucchini
Iron 0.37mg 0.11mg Zucchini
Magnesium 18mg 6mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 38mg 17mg Zucchini
Potassium 261mg 216mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 1mg Pomelo
Zinc 0.32mg 0.08mg Zucchini
Copper 0.053mg 0.048mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.177mg 0.017mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg Zucchini
Vitamin A 200IU 8IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 17.9mg 61mg Pomelo
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.034mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.027mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.22mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.036mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g Pomelo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini 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
16%
Zucchini
19%
Pomelo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
6%
Pomelo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.