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Kumquat vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kumquat and Acerola

  • Kumquat has more Fiber, and Iron, however, Acerola is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Acerola covers your daily Vitamin C needs 1815% more than Kumquat.
  • Acerola has 6 times less Fiber than Kumquat. Kumquat has 6.5g of Fiber, while Acerola has 1.1g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kumquats, raw and Acerola, (west indian cherry), 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.
Kumquat
Kumquat
8
:
2
Acerola
Acerola
Contains more Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Iron +330%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Copper +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.086
Kumquat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Acerola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 13% 5% 13% 1% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Iron +330%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Copper +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.086

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.
Kumquat
Kumquat
8
:
3
Acerola
Acerola
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +3721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
Kumquat
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%
Acerola
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 0% 0% 5592% 5% 14% 8% 19% 3% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +3721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kumquat
Kumquat
4
:
1
Acerola
Acerola
Contains more Protein +370%
Contains more Fats +186.7%
Contains more Carbs +106.8%
Contains more Other +155%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Kumquat
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Acerola
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +370%
Contains more Fats +186.7%
Contains more Carbs +106.8%
Contains more Other +155%
Contains more Water +13.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kumquat
Kumquat
2
:
1
Acerola
Acerola
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
Kumquat
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Acerola
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kumquat Acerola
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Acerola Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 6.59g Kumquat
Protein 1.88g 0.4g Kumquat
Fats 0.86g 0.3g Kumquat
Carbs 15.9g 7.69g Kumquat
Calories 71kcal 32kcal Kumquat
Sugar 9.36g Acerola
Fiber 6.5g 1.1g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 12mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 0.2mg Kumquat
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 19mg 11mg Kumquat
Potassium 186mg 146mg Kumquat
Sodium 10mg 7mg Acerola
Zinc 0.17mg 0.1mg Kumquat
Copper 0.095mg 0.086mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.135mg Kumquat
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Acerola
Vitamin A 290IU 767IU Acerola
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 38µg Acerola
Vitamin E 0.15mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 43.9mg 1677.6mg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.02mg Kumquat
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.06mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.4mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.309mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.009mg Kumquat
Folate 17µg 14µg Kumquat
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.068g Acerola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.082g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.09g Kumquat

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Acerola
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
20%
Kumquat
475%
Acerola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
8%
Acerola

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acerola
Acerola contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/nutrients
  2. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/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.