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Cashew vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cashew and Kumquat?

  • Cashew is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, while Kumquat is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 233% higher.
  • Kumquat is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Kumquats, 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.
Cashew
Cashew
8
:
2
Kumquat
Kumquat
Contains more Iron +676.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1360%
Contains more Phosphorus +3021.1%
Contains more Potassium +254.8%
Contains more Zinc +3300%
Contains more Copper +2210.5%
Contains more Manganese +1125.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +67.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Cashew
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Kumquat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Contains more Iron +676.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1360%
Contains more Phosphorus +3021.1%
Contains more Potassium +254.8%
Contains more Zinc +3300%
Contains more Copper +2210.5%
Contains more Manganese +1125.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +67.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%

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.
Cashew
Cashew
7
:
3
Kumquat
Kumquat
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1043.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1058.3%
Contains more Folate +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +8680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Cashew
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
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 E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1043.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1058.3%
Contains more Folate +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +8680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
Cashew
4
:
1
Kumquat
Kumquat
Contains more Protein +869.1%
Contains more Fats +4998.8%
Contains more Carbs +89.9%
Contains more Other +398%
Contains more Water +1454.8%
Cashew
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 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 Protein +869.1%
Contains more Fats +4998.8%
Contains more Carbs +89.9%
Contains more Other +398%
Contains more Water +1454.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
Cashew
2
:
1
Kumquat
Kumquat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15352.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4487.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Cashew
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Kumquat
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15352.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4487.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Kumquat Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 9.4g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 1.88g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 0.86g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 15.9g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 71kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 9.36g Cashew
Fiber 3.3g 6.5g Kumquat
Calcium 37mg 62mg Kumquat
Iron 6.68mg 0.86mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 20mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 19mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 186mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 10mg Kumquat
Zinc 5.78mg 0.17mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.095mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.135mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 0µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 290IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.15mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.037mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.09mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.429mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.208mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.036mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 17µg Cashew
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.103g Kumquat
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.154g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.171g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew 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
34%
Cashew
20%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.