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Cherry vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cherry and Kumquat

  • Cherry has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Kumquat has more Vitamin C, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 38% more.
  • Cherry has 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Kumquat. Cherry has 64µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Kumquat has 15µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cherries, sour, red, raw and Kumquats, 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.
Cherry
2
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Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Calcium +287.5%
Contains more Iron +168.8%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Manganese +20.5%
Equal in Potassium - 186
Equal in Copper - 0.095
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 12% 7% 7% 16% 1% 3% 35% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Calcium +287.5%
Contains more Iron +168.8%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Manganese +20.5%
Equal in Potassium - 186
Equal in Copper - 0.095

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.
Cherry
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +342.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +339%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.429
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 2% 0% 34% 8% 10% 8% 9% 11% 6% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 3% 0% 147% 10% 21% 9% 13% 9% 13% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +342.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +339%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.429

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cherry
1
:
Contains more Protein +88%
Contains more Fats +186.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.5%
Contains more Other +30.8%
Equal in Water - 80.85
12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +88%
Contains more Fats +186.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.5%
Contains more Other +30.8%
Equal in Water - 80.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cherry
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry Kumquat Opinion
Net carbs 10.58g 9.4g Cherry
Protein 1g 1.88g Kumquat
Fats 0.3g 0.86g Kumquat
Carbs 12.18g 15.9g Kumquat
Calories 50kcal 71kcal Kumquat
Fructose 3.51g Cherry
Sugar 8.49g 9.36g Cherry
Fiber 1.6g 6.5g Kumquat
Calcium 16mg 62mg Kumquat
Iron 0.32mg 0.86mg Kumquat
Magnesium 9mg 20mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 15mg 19mg Kumquat
Potassium 173mg 186mg Kumquat
Sodium 3mg 10mg Cherry
Zinc 0.1mg 0.17mg Kumquat
Copper 0.104mg 0.095mg Cherry
Manganese 0.112mg 0.135mg Kumquat
Vitamin A 1283IU 290IU Cherry
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 15µg Cherry
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.15mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 10mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.037mg Kumquat
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.09mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.429mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.208mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.036mg Cherry
Folate 8µg 17µg Kumquat
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Cherry
Saturated Fat 0.068g 0.103g Cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.154g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.171g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cherry Kumquat
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
14%
Cherry
20%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherry
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/nutrients
  2. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.