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Elderberry vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Elderberry and Kumquat?

  • Elderberry is higher in Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Kumquat is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Elderberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 15% more.
  • Kumquat contains 2 times less Iron than Elderberry. Elderberry contains 1.6mg of Iron, while Kumquat contains 0.86mg.

We used Elderberries, raw and Kumquats, raw types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 11% 25% 60% 20% 3% 17% 0.78% 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 more PotassiumPotassium +50.5%
Contains more IronIron +86%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.5%

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 120% 36% 0% 0% 18% 14% 9.4% 8.4% 53% 0% 0% 4.5% 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 AVitamin A +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +538.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 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 +15.7%
Contains more OtherOther +25.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +184.8%
Contains more FatsFats +72%
~equal in Water ~80.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.247 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 -77.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +92.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elderberry Kumquat
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Kumquat Opinion
Calories 73kcal 71kcal Elderberry
Protein 0.66g 1.88g Kumquat
Fats 0.5g 0.86g Kumquat
Vitamin C 36mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Net carbs 11.4g 9.4g Elderberry
Carbs 18.4g 15.9g Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg 20mg Kumquat
Calcium 38mg 62mg Kumquat
Potassium 280mg 186mg Elderberry
Iron 1.6mg 0.86mg Elderberry
Sugar 9.36g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 6.5g Elderberry
Copper 0.061mg 0.095mg Kumquat
Zinc 0.11mg 0.17mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 39mg 19mg Elderberry
Sodium 6mg 10mg Elderberry
Vitamin A 600IU 290IU Elderberry
Vitamin A 30µg 15µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 0.15mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.135mg Kumquat
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.037mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.09mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.429mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.208mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.036mg Elderberry
Folate 6µg 17µg Kumquat
Choline 8.4mg Kumquat
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.103g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.154g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.171g Elderberry
Tryptophan 0.013mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg Elderberry
Methionine 0.014mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.04mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.015mg Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Elderberry 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
20%
Elderberry
19%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elderberry
Elderberry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry 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 ($)
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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.