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Kumquat vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kumquat and Cauliflower

  • Kumquat is richer in Fiber, Copper, and Iron, yet Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Kumquat is 18% higher.
  • Kumquat contains 3 times more Calcium than Cauliflower. Kumquat contains 62mg of Calcium, while Cauliflower contains 22mg.

Food types used in this article are Kumquats, raw and Cauliflower, 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 more Calcium +181.8%
Contains more Iron +104.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +143.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +14.8%
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +181.8%
Contains more Iron +104.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +143.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +14.8%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411.1%
Contains more Folate +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 48.2
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 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411.1%
Contains more Folate +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 48.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +207.1%
Contains more Carbs +219.9%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Other +49%
Equal in Protein - 1.92
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Fats +207.1%
Contains more Carbs +219.9%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Other +49%
Equal in Protein - 1.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +352.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.6%
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +352.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 2.97g Kumquat
Protein 1.88g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.86g 0.28g Kumquat
Carbs 15.9g 4.97g Kumquat
Calories 71kcal 25kcal Kumquat
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 9.36g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 6.5g 2g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 22mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 0.42mg Kumquat
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 19mg 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 186mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 10mg 30mg Kumquat
Zinc 0.17mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.095mg 0.039mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.135mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 290IU 0IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.08mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 43.9mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.06mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 17µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 0µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.13g Kumquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.034g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.031g Kumquat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
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?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.45g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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 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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/nutrients
  2. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.