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Kumquat vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Kumquat and Apple

  • Apple has less Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 44% more.
  • Kumquat has 10 times more Calcium than Apple. Kumquat has 62mg of Calcium, while Apple has 6mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Kumquats, raw and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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.
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Apple
Contains more Calcium +933.3%
Contains more Iron +616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +73.8%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Copper +251.9%
Contains more Manganese +285.7%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +933.3%
Contains more Iron +616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +73.8%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Copper +251.9%
Contains more Manganese +285.7%
Contains less Sodium -90%

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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Apple
Contains more Vitamin A +437%
Contains more Vitamin C +854.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +241%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +437%
Contains more Vitamin C +854.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +241%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Apple
Contains more Protein +623.1%
Contains more Fats +405.9%
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Other +155%
Equal in Water - 85.56
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +623.1%
Contains more Fats +405.9%
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Other +155%
Equal in Water - 85.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Apple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kumquat Apple
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Kumquat Apple Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 11.41g Apple
Protein 1.88g 0.26g Kumquat
Fats 0.86g 0.17g Kumquat
Carbs 15.9g 13.81g Kumquat
Calories 71kcal 52kcal Kumquat
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 9.36g 10.39g Kumquat
Fiber 6.5g 2.4g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 6mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 0.12mg Kumquat
Magnesium 20mg 5mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 19mg 11mg Kumquat
Potassium 186mg 107mg Kumquat
Sodium 10mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 0.17mg 0.04mg Kumquat
Copper 0.095mg 0.027mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.135mg 0.035mg Kumquat
Vitamin A 290IU 54IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 3µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.18mg Apple
Vitamin C 43.9mg 4.6mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.017mg Kumquat
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.026mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.091mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.061mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.041mg Apple
Folate 17µg 3µg Kumquat
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.028g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.007g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.051g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Apple
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
5%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.