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Kumquat vs. Elderberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kumquat and Elderberry?

  • Kumquat is higher in Vitamin C, however, Elderberry is richer in Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Elderberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 15% more.
  • Elderberry contains 4 times less Magnesium than Kumquat. Kumquat contains 20mg of Magnesium, while Elderberry contains 5mg.

We used Kumquats, raw and Elderberries, raw types 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 3.6% 11% 25% 60% 20% 3% 17% 0.78% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.5%
Contains more IronIron +86%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
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% 17% 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 120% 36% 0% 0% 18% 14% 9.4% 8.4% 53% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +538.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +184.8%
Contains more FatsFats +72%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.7%
Contains more OtherOther +25.5%
~equal in Water ~79.8g

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
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.247 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +92.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Elderberry Opinion
Calories 71kcal 73kcal Elderberry
Protein 1.88g 0.66g Kumquat
Fats 0.86g 0.5g Kumquat
Vitamin C 43.9mg 36mg Kumquat
Net carbs 9.4g 11.4g Elderberry
Carbs 15.9g 18.4g Elderberry
Magnesium 20mg 5mg Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 38mg Kumquat
Potassium 186mg 280mg Elderberry
Iron 0.86mg 1.6mg Elderberry
Sugar 9.36g Elderberry
Fiber 6.5g 7g Elderberry
Copper 0.095mg 0.061mg Kumquat
Zinc 0.17mg 0.11mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 19mg 39mg Elderberry
Sodium 10mg 6mg Elderberry
Vitamin A 290IU 600IU Elderberry
Vitamin A 15µg 30µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 0.15mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.135mg Kumquat
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.07mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.06mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.5mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.14mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.23mg Elderberry
Folate 17µg 6µg Kumquat
Choline 8.4mg Kumquat
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.023g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.08g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.247g Elderberry
Tryptophan 0.013mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg Elderberry
Methionine 0.014mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.04mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.015mg Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Elderberry
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
19%
Kumquat
20%
Elderberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
14%
Elderberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elderberry
Elderberry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.