Fruit
Pomelo
Pomelo (Citrus maxima) is the largest citrus, milder and less bitter than many grapefruits, with thick pith and white or pink segments. Perfume is floral and gentle. Segment for Southeast Asian salads with chilli and fish sauce, juice, or candy the thick peel. Peel membranes for best texture. Pair with seafood and herbs.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 0.31 g
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.09 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 4.9 mg
- Salt 0.01 g
- Total Carbohydrate 13 g
- Dietary Fibre 2 g
- Total Sugars 9.27 g
- Complex / starch 0.97 g
- Protein 0.77 g
- Water 89.7 g
- Energy 52.6 kcal
- Water 89.7 g
- Carbohydrates 13 g
- Sugars 9.27 g
- Monosaccharides 6.48 g
- Disaccharides 2.78 g
- Starch 0.97 g
- Amylose 0.24 g
- Amylopectin 0.73 g
- Digestible Starch 0.82 g
- Resistant Starch 0.1 g
- Fibre 2 g
- Soluble Fibre 0.7 g
- Insoluble Fibre 1.3 g
- Protein 0.77 g
- Plant Protein 0.73 g
- Fat 0.31 g
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.09 g
- Vitamins 69.3 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.03 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.04 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.35 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 0.9 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 12.6 µg
- Vitamin C 29 mg
- Vitamin E 0.25 mg
- Vitamin K 5.9 µg
- Minerals 319 mg
- Major Minerals 313 mg
- Trace Minerals 6.3 mg
- Salt 0.01 g
- Sodium Chloride 0.01 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 29 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.03 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.04 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.35 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.17 · vitamin-b6: 0.07 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 0.9 · vitamin-b9-folate: 12.6 · vitamin-e: 0.25 · vitamin-k: 5.9 ·
Minerals
Sodium: 4.9 · Potassium: 264 · Calcium: 44 · Iron: 0.9 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 5 ·
Fruit energy is mostly natural sugars with fibre and vitamin C varying by species.
History
Pomelo was used as a fruit food in regional diets long before industrial packing and global year-round supply.
Trade, migration, and selection spread distinctive Pomelo types and preparations into new climates and cuisines.
Modern production, storage, and transport made Pomelo a regular purchase far from where it is grown or raised.
Cooks now treat Pomelo as both staple and specialty, with more attention to provenance, variety, and form.