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Kumquat vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kumquat and Butterscotch different?

  • Kumquat has more Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Potassium than Butterscotch.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Kumquat is 49% higher.
  • Kumquat has less Saturated Fat.

Kumquats, raw and Candies, butterscotch are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +1450%
Contains more Iron +8500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Potassium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +88.9%
Contains more Copper +9400%
Contains more Manganese +13400%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1450%
Contains more Iron +8500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Potassium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +88.9%
Contains more Copper +9400%
Contains more Manganese +13400%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +190%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +190%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +6166.7%
Contains more Water +1440%
Contains more Fats +283.7%
Contains more Carbs +468.6%
Contains more Other +100%
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +6166.7%
Contains more Water +1440%
Contains more Fats +283.7%
Contains more Carbs +468.6%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +448.7%
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +448.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 1.88g 0.03g Kumquat
Fats 0.86g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 15.9g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 71kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 9.36g 80.46g Kumquat
Fiber 6.5g 0g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 4mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 0.01mg Kumquat
Magnesium 20mg 0mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 19mg 1mg Kumquat
Potassium 186mg 3mg Kumquat
Sodium 10mg 391mg Kumquat
Zinc 0.17mg 0.09mg Kumquat
Copper 0.095mg 0.001mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.135mg 0.001mg Kumquat
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Butterscotch
Vitamin A 290IU 100IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.09mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 43.9mg 0mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.012mg Kumquat
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.016mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.002mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.004mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0mg Kumquat
Folate 17µg 0µg Kumquat
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Butterscotch
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Kumquat
Saturated Fat 0.103g 2.065g Kumquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.122g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Butterscotch
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
20%
Kumquat
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 71.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.962g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.