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Acerola vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Acerola and Kumquat

  • Acerola has more Vitamin C, however, Kumquat is richer in Fiber, and Iron.
  • Acerola covers your daily Vitamin C needs 1815% more than Kumquat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Acerola, (west indian cherry), 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 3.6% 13% 7.5% 29% 2.7% 4.7% 0.91% 0% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 19% 16% 32% 32% 4.6% 8.1% 1.3% 18% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +416.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.4%
Contains more IronIron +330%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +70%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5592% 46% 0% 0% 5% 14% 7.5% 19% 2.1% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 146% 17% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3721.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.429mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 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 WaterWater +13.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +370%
Contains more FatsFats +186.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +106.8%
Contains more OtherOther +155%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +87.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Acerola Kumquat
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 Acerola Kumquat Opinion
Calories 32kcal 71kcal Kumquat
Protein 0.4g 1.88g Kumquat
Fats 0.3g 0.86g Kumquat
Vitamin C 1677.6mg 43.9mg Acerola
Net carbs 6.59g 9.4g Kumquat
Carbs 7.69g 15.9g Kumquat
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Kumquat
Calcium 12mg 62mg Kumquat
Potassium 146mg 186mg Kumquat
Iron 0.2mg 0.86mg Kumquat
Sugar 9.36g Acerola
Fiber 1.1g 6.5g Kumquat
Copper 0.086mg 0.095mg Kumquat
Zinc 0.1mg 0.17mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 11mg 19mg Kumquat
Sodium 7mg 10mg Acerola
Vitamin A 767IU 290IU Acerola
Vitamin A 38µg 15µg Acerola
Vitamin E 0.15mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.135mg Kumquat
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.037mg Kumquat
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.09mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.429mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.208mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.036mg Kumquat
Folate 14µg 17µg Kumquat
Choline 8.4mg Kumquat
Saturated Fat 0.068g 0.103g Acerola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.154g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.171g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Acerola Kumquat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
438%
Acerola
19%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Acerola
14%
Kumquat

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?
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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. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/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.