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Kumquat vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kumquat and Prickly pear?

  • Kumquat is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Iron, while Prickly pear is higher in Magnesium.
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 33% higher.
  • Prickly pear has 3 times less Iron than Kumquat. Kumquat has 0.86mg of Iron, while Prickly pear has 0.3mg.

We used Kumquats, raw and Prickly pears, raw types in this comparison.

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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
5
:
5
Prickly pear
Prickly pear
Contains more Calcium +10.7%
Contains more Iron +186.7%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 56
Kumquat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Prickly pear
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 12% 61% 11% 20% 1% 4% 27% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +10.7%
Contains more Iron +186.7%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 56

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
9
:
2
Prickly pear
Prickly pear
Contains more Vitamin A +574.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.46
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%
Prickly pear
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 47% 4% 14% 9% 0% 14% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +574.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kumquat
Kumquat
3
:
2
Prickly pear
Prickly pear
Contains more Protein +157.5%
Contains more Fats +68.6%
Contains more Carbs +66.1%
Contains more Other +221.6%
Equal in Water - 87.55
Kumquat
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Prickly pear
10% 88%
Protein: 0.73 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 87.55 g
Other: 1.64 g
Contains more Protein +157.5%
Contains more Fats +68.6%
Contains more Carbs +66.1%
Contains more Other +221.6%
Equal in Water - 87.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kumquat
Kumquat
1
:
2
Prickly pear
Prickly pear
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.6%
Kumquat
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Prickly pear
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Prickly pear Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 5.97g Kumquat
Protein 1.88g 0.73g Kumquat
Fats 0.86g 0.51g Kumquat
Carbs 15.9g 9.57g Kumquat
Calories 71kcal 41kcal Kumquat
Sugar 9.36g Prickly pear
Fiber 6.5g 3.6g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 56mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 0.3mg Kumquat
Magnesium 20mg 85mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 19mg 24mg Prickly pear
Potassium 186mg 220mg Prickly pear
Sodium 10mg 5mg Prickly pear
Zinc 0.17mg 0.12mg Kumquat
Copper 0.095mg 0.08mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.135mg Kumquat
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Prickly pear
Vitamin A 290IU 43IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 2µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.15mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 43.9mg 14mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.014mg Kumquat
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.06mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.46mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B5 0.208mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Folate 17µg 6µg Kumquat
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.067g Prickly pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.075g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.213g Prickly pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Prickly pear
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
8%
Prickly pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
15%
Prickly pear

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Prickly pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167750/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.