Grapefruit vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between grapefruit and kumquat
- Grapefruit has more vitamin A, while kumquat has more fiber, vitamin C, iron, and copper.
- Kumquat's daily need coverage for fiber is 20% higher.
- Kumquat contains 4 times less vitamin A than grapefruit. Grapefruit contains 1150IU of vitamin A, while kumquat contains 290IU.
- The amount of sugar in grapefruit is lower.
- Grapefruit has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of grapefruit is 25, while the glycemic index of kumquat is 67.
The food types used in this comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink, and red, all areas 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +122.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +181.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +975% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +196.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +513.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +286.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +190.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
1.88 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
15.9 g
Water:
80.85 g
Other:
0.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +144.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +514.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.8% |
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Water
~80.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.036 g
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 | -79.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +670% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +375% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 6.5g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 43.9mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.86mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.095mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.135mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 15µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 62mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.77g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 135mg | 186mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 10.66g | 15.9g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.77g | 1.88g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.262mg | 0.208mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.204mg | 0.429mg | 1% |
| Folate | 13µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.171g | 1% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 71kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.86g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.06g | 9.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.89g | 9.36g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.103g | 0% |
| Choline | 7.7mg | 8.4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0% |
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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
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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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14%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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.