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Kumquat vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are kumquat and chinese broccoli different?

  • Kumquat has more vitamin C and fiber; however, chinese broccoli is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, and manganese.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin K, 71% more than kumquat.
  • Kumquat has 3 times more fiber than chinese broccoli. Kumquat has 6.5g of fiber, while chinese broccoli has 2.5g.
  • Kumquat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kumquat is 67, while the glycemic index of chinese broccoli is 32.

Kumquats, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked types were 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.
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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more IronIron +53.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +95.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +482.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +201.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.437mg
~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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.9%
Contains more FatsFats +19.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +317.3%
Contains more WaterWater +15.7%
Contains more OtherOther +54.9%

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +208%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.11g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 84.8µg 71%
Folate 17µg 99µg 21%
Vitamin C 43.9mg 28.2mg 17%
Fiber 6.5g 2.5g 16%
Vitamin A 15µg 82µg 7%
Manganese 0.135mg 0.264mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.095mg 5%
Carbs 15.9g 3.81g 4%
Calcium 62mg 100mg 4%
Iron 0.86mg 0.56mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.146mg 4%
Copper 0.095mg 0.061mg 4%
Phosphorus 19mg 41mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.07mg 3%
Choline 8.4mg 25.3mg 3%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.39mg 2%
Potassium 186mg 261mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.48mg 2%
Selenium 0µg 1.3µg 2%
Calories 71kcal 22kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.159mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.33g 1%
Protein 1.88g 1.14g 1%
Fats 0.86g 0.72g 0%
Net carbs 9.4g 1.31g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 9.36g 0.84g N/A
Sodium 10mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.437mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.103g 0.11g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Chinese broccoli
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
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli 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 ($)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.