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Figs vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Figs and Kumquat different?

  • Figs have more Vitamin B6, however, Kumquat is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Kumquat covers your daily need of Vitamin C 47% more than Figs.
  • Figs have 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Kumquat. Figs have 0.113mg of Vitamin B6, while Kumquat has 0.036mg.
  • Kumquat contains less Sugar.

Figs, raw and Kumquats, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Figs
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
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 more PotassiumPotassium +24.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.1%
Contains more IronIron +132.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.135mg

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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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 6.7% 8.5% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +213.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2095%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.429mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 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 CarbsCarbs +20.6%
Contains more OtherOther +29.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +150.7%
Contains more FatsFats +186.7%
~equal in Water ~80.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 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 -41.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Kumquat Opinion
Calories 74kcal 71kcal Figs
Protein 0.75g 1.88g Kumquat
Fats 0.3g 0.86g Kumquat
Vitamin C 2mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Net carbs 16.28g 9.4g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 15.9g Figs
Magnesium 17mg 20mg Kumquat
Calcium 35mg 62mg Kumquat
Potassium 232mg 186mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.86mg Kumquat
Sugar 16.26g 9.36g Kumquat
Fiber 2.9g 6.5g Kumquat
Copper 0.07mg 0.095mg Kumquat
Zinc 0.15mg 0.17mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 14mg 19mg Kumquat
Sodium 1mg 10mg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU 290IU Kumquat
Vitamin A 7µg 15µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.15mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.128mg 0.135mg Kumquat
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.037mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.09mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.429mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.208mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.036mg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0µg Figs
Folate 6µg 17µg Kumquat
Choline 4.7mg 8.4mg Kumquat
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.103g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.154g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.171g Kumquat
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
9%
Figs
19%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.