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Carrot vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Carrot and Kumquat

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6, however, Kumquat is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Copper.
  • Carrot covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 91% more than Kumquat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Carrots, 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.
Carrot
Carrot
5
:
5
Kumquat
Kumquat
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +72%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +87.9%
Contains more Iron +186.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Copper +111.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.135
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Kumquat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +72%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +87.9%
Contains more Iron +186.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Copper +111.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.135

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.
Carrot
Carrot
8
:
2
Kumquat
Kumquat
Contains more Vitamin A +5660.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Folate +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +644.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
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 A +5660.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Folate +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +644.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
2
:
3
Kumquat
Kumquat
Contains more Other +88.2%
Contains more Protein +102.2%
Contains more Fats +258.3%
Contains more Carbs +66%
Equal in Water - 80.85
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 Other +88.2%
Contains more Protein +102.2%
Contains more Fats +258.3%
Contains more Carbs +66%
Equal in Water - 80.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
:
2
Kumquat
Kumquat
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.2%
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Kumquat
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Kumquat Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 9.4g Kumquat
Protein 0.93g 1.88g Kumquat
Fats 0.24g 0.86g Kumquat
Carbs 9.58g 15.9g Kumquat
Calories 41kcal 71kcal Kumquat
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 9.36g Carrot
Fiber 2.8g 6.5g Kumquat
Calcium 33mg 62mg Kumquat
Iron 0.3mg 0.86mg Kumquat
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 35mg 19mg Carrot
Potassium 320mg 186mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 10mg Kumquat
Zinc 0.24mg 0.17mg Carrot
Copper 0.045mg 0.095mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.143mg 0.135mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Carrot
Vitamin A 16706IU 290IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 15µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.15mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.037mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.09mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.429mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.208mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.036mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 17µg Carrot
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.103g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.154g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.171g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
98%
Carrot
20%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot 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 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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.