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Brown sugar vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brown sugar and Kumquat

  • Brown sugar has less Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Copper than Kumquat.
  • Kumquat covers your daily need of Vitamin C 49% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has 10 times more Sugar than Kumquat. While Brown sugar has 97.02g of Sugar, Kumquat has only 9.36g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown 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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
2
:
8
Kumquat
Kumquat
Contains more Calcium +33.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Copper +102.1%
Contains more Manganese +110.9%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Kumquat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Copper +102.1%
Contains more Manganese +110.9%

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
8
Kumquat
Kumquat
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Brown sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Folate +1600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
4
Kumquat
Kumquat
Contains more Carbs +516.9%
Contains more Protein +1466.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5933.6%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Kumquat
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 Carbs +516.9%
Contains more Protein +1466.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5933.6%
Contains more Other +13.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Kumquat Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 9.4g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 1.88g Kumquat
Fats 0g 0.86g Kumquat
Carbs 98.09g 15.9g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 71kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 9.36g Kumquat
Fiber 0g 6.5g Kumquat
Calcium 83mg 62mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.86mg Kumquat
Magnesium 9mg 20mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 4mg 19mg Kumquat
Potassium 133mg 186mg Kumquat
Sodium 28mg 10mg Kumquat
Zinc 0.03mg 0.17mg Kumquat
Copper 0.047mg 0.095mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.064mg 0.135mg Kumquat
Selenium 1.2µg 0µg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 290IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 0mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.037mg Kumquat
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.09mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.429mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.208mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.036mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 17µg Kumquat
Saturated Fat 0g 0.103g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.154g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.171g Kumquat

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Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
20%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 87.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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 Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
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 ($)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.