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Kumquat vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between kumquat and candy bar?

  • Kumquat is richer in vitamin C, while candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, and magnesium.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11766% higher.
  • Kumquat is lower in saturated fat.
  • Kumquat has a higher glycemic index (67) than candy bar (51).

We used Kumquats, raw and Candies, peanut bar types in this comparison.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.8%
Contains more IronIron +12.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +714.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2217.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1521.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +820.7%
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 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1746.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +299%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +424900%
Contains more FolateFolate +341.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +250%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +4953.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +724.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3818.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +198.1%
Contains more OtherOther +252.9%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10757.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6128.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 153mg 11766%
Copper 0.095mg 0.774mg 75%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 10.65g 70%
Fats 0.86g 33.7g 51%
Vitamin C 43.9mg 0mg 49%
Manganese 0.135mg 1.243mg 48%
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 7.922mg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 16.721g 41%
Phosphorus 19mg 308mg 41%
Zinc 0.17mg 3.94mg 34%
Protein 1.88g 15.5g 27%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 4.1mg 26%
Calories 71kcal 522kcal 23%
Saturated fat 0.103g 4.678g 21%
Magnesium 20mg 110mg 21%
Folate 17µg 75µg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.83mg 12%
Carbs 15.9g 47.4g 11%
Fiber 6.5g 4.1g 10%
Selenium 0µg 4.7µg 9%
Potassium 186mg 407mg 7%
Sodium 10mg 156mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.14mg 4%
Choline 8.4mg 29.4mg 4%
Calcium 62mg 78mg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Iron 0.86mg 0.97mg 1%
Net carbs 9.4g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 9.36g 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.575g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.