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Kumquat vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kumquat and Figs different?

  • Kumquat has more Vitamin C, Fiber, and Iron, however, Figs are richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Kumquat covers your daily need of Vitamin C 47% more than Figs.
  • Kumquat has 2 times more Iron than Figs. Kumquat has 0.86mg of Iron, while Figs have 0.37mg.
  • Kumquat contains less Sugar.

Kumquats, raw and Figs, raw types were used in this article.

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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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Figs
Contains more Calcium +77.1%
Contains more Iron +132.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Manganese - 0.128
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 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +77.1%
Contains more Iron +132.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Manganese - 0.128

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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Figs
Contains more Vitamin A +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2095%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
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 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2095%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Figs
Contains more Protein +150.7%
Contains more Fats +186.7%
Contains more Carbs +20.6%
Contains more Other +29.4%
Equal in Water - 79.11
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +150.7%
Contains more Fats +186.7%
Contains more Carbs +20.6%
Contains more Other +29.4%
Equal in Water - 79.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Figs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Figs Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 16.28g Figs
Protein 1.88g 0.75g Kumquat
Fats 0.86g 0.3g Kumquat
Carbs 15.9g 19.18g Figs
Calories 71kcal 74kcal Figs
Sugar 9.36g 16.26g Kumquat
Fiber 6.5g 2.9g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 35mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 0.37mg Kumquat
Magnesium 20mg 17mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 19mg 14mg Kumquat
Potassium 186mg 232mg Figs
Sodium 10mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 0.17mg 0.15mg Kumquat
Copper 0.095mg 0.07mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.135mg 0.128mg Kumquat
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Figs
Vitamin A 290IU 142IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 7µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.11mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 43.9mg 2mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.05mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.4mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.113mg Figs
Folate 17µg 6µg Kumquat
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.06g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.066g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.144g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Figs
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
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.