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Kumquat vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between kumquat and Brussels sprouts?

  • Kumquat is higher in fiber; however, Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin A, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 148% more.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 2 times less fiber than kumquat. Kumquat contains 6.5g of fiber, while Brussels sprouts contain 3.8g.

We used Kumquats, raw and Brussels sprouts, 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 14% 19% 16% 32% 32% 4.6% 8.1% 1.3% 18% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.1%
Contains more IronIron +62.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +263.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +149.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 146% 5% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +258.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +127.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +186.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.8%
Contains more OtherOther +168.6%
~equal in Water ~86g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 36% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +569.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89373.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 153g 1019%
Vitamin K 0µg 177µg 148%
Vitamin C 43.9mg 85mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.219mg 14%
Fiber 6.5g 3.8g 11%
Folate 17µg 61µg 11%
Manganese 0.135mg 0.337mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.139mg 9%
Phosphorus 19mg 69mg 7%
Iron 0.86mg 1.4mg 7%
Potassium 186mg 389mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.88mg 5%
Copper 0.095mg 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin A 15µg 38µg 3%
Selenium 0µg 1.6µg 3%
Protein 1.88g 3.38g 3%
Calcium 62mg 42mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.745mg 2%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.42mg 2%
Carbs 15.9g 8.95g 2%
Choline 8.4mg 19.1mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.309mg 2%
Calories 71kcal 43kcal 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Fats 0.86g 0.3g 1%
Magnesium 20mg 23mg 1%
Sodium 10mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 9.4g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 9.36g 2.2g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.09mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.103g 0.062g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 0.023g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Brussels sprouts
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
18%
Kumquat
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts 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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.