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Pomegranate and Pomelo

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

18.70 g9.62 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.00 g1.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

13.67 g8.40 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.67 g0.76 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg138.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.29 mg0.22 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.38 mg0.20 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

38.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.20 mg61.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.60 mg0.15 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg0.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg14.20 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

1.17 g0.04 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

236.00 mg216.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.30 mg0.11 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

10.00 mg4.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg6.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.35 mg0.08 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

36.00 mg17.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.12 mg0.02 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.16 mg0.05 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.50 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg12.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

79.00 mg30.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg24.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

77.93 g89.10 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.53 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal38.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

83.00 kcal38.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

83.00 kcal38.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

366.66 kcal350.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

83.00 kcal38.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal43.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

210.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

360.00 kcal290.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Citrus, Tropical

Season

Autumn
All seasons

Varieties

Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark red, Light pink-red
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Red
Creamy Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Succulent

Taste

Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet

Origin

India, Iran
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

5.5-75.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Dry, Hot
Warm

Facts

Facts about

  • Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
  • It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
  • In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
  • Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
  • Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
  • Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
  • Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
  • Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Iran
China

Other Countries

Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe
Europe

Top Exporter

India
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Punica granatum
Citrus maxima

Synonym

Punica malus
Citrus grandis

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Myrtales
Sapindales

Family

Lythraceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Punica
Citrus

Species

P. granatum
C. maxima

Generic Group

Pomegranate
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Pomegranate and Pomelo

We might think that Pomegranate and Pomelo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomegranate and Pomelo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomegranate and Pomelo is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Pomelo with peel is 83.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomegranate and Pomelo belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pomegranate and Pomelo is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.