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Kumquat vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Kumquat and Currant

  • Kumquat has more Fiber, however, Currant is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Kumquat has 2 times more Calcium than Currant. While Kumquat has 62mg of Calcium, Currant has only 33mg.
  • Currant has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Kumquats, raw and Currants, red and white, 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.
Kumquat
Kumquat
2
:
8
Currant
Currant
Contains more Calcium +87.9%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Iron +16.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +12.6%
Contains more Manganese +37.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Kumquat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Currant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +87.9%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Iron +16.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +12.6%
Contains more Manganese +37.8%
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.
Kumquat
Kumquat
7
:
3
Currant
Currant
Contains more Vitamin A +590.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 41
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
Kumquat
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%
Currant
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +590.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 41
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kumquat
Kumquat
3
:
2
Currant
Currant
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Fats +330%
Contains more Carbs +15.2%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Equal in Water - 83.95
Kumquat
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Currant
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Fats +330%
Contains more Carbs +15.2%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Equal in Water - 83.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kumquat
Kumquat
2
:
1
Currant
Currant
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Kumquat
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Currant
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Currant Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 9.5g Currant
Protein 1.88g 1.4g Kumquat
Fats 0.86g 0.2g Kumquat
Carbs 15.9g 13.8g Kumquat
Calories 71kcal 56kcal Kumquat
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 9.36g 7.37g Currant
Fiber 6.5g 4.3g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 33mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 20mg 13mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 19mg 44mg Currant
Potassium 186mg 275mg Currant
Sodium 10mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 0.17mg 0.23mg Currant
Copper 0.095mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.135mg 0.186mg Currant
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Currant
Vitamin A 290IU 42IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 2µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.1mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 43.9mg 41mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.04mg Currant
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.05mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.1mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.064mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.07mg Currant
Folate 17µg 8µg Kumquat
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg Currant
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.017g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.028g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.088g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Currant
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
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.