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Watermelon vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Watermelon and Kumquat

  • Kumquat is higher than Watermelon in Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Kumquat covers your daily Vitamin C needs 40% more than Watermelon.

Food varieties used in this article are Watermelon, 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.
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +785.7%
Contains more Iron +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Copper +126.2%
Contains more Manganese +255.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +785.7%
Contains more Iron +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Copper +126.2%
Contains more Manganese +255.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +442%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.208
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
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 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +442%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.208

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Protein +208.2%
Contains more Fats +473.3%
Contains more Carbs +110.6%
Contains more Other +112.5%
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 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 Water +13.1%
Contains more Protein +208.2%
Contains more Fats +473.3%
Contains more Carbs +110.6%
Contains more Other +112.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242%
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Kumquat Opinion
Net carbs 7.15g 9.4g Kumquat
Protein 0.61g 1.88g Kumquat
Fats 0.15g 0.86g Kumquat
Carbs 7.55g 15.9g Kumquat
Calories 30kcal 71kcal Kumquat
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g 9.36g Watermelon
Fiber 0.4g 6.5g Kumquat
Calcium 7mg 62mg Kumquat
Iron 0.24mg 0.86mg Kumquat
Magnesium 10mg 20mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 11mg 19mg Kumquat
Potassium 112mg 186mg Kumquat
Sodium 1mg 10mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.1mg 0.17mg Kumquat
Copper 0.042mg 0.095mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.038mg 0.135mg Kumquat
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Watermelon
Vitamin A 569IU 290IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 15µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.15mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 8.1mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.037mg Kumquat
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.09mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.429mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.208mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.036mg Watermelon
Folate 3µg 17µg Kumquat
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Watermelon
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.103g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.154g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.171g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Watermelon 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
9%
Watermelon
20%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.087g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.