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Kumquat vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kumquat and Sardine?

  • Kumquat is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% more.

We used Kumquats, raw and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Calcium +516.1%
Contains more Iron +239.5%
Contains more Magnesium +95%
Contains more Phosphorus +2478.9%
Contains more Potassium +113.4%
Contains more Zinc +670.6%
Contains more Copper +95.8%
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 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Calcium +516.1%
Contains more Iron +239.5%
Contains more Magnesium +95%
Contains more Phosphorus +2478.9%
Contains more Potassium +113.4%
Contains more Zinc +670.6%
Contains more Copper +95.8%
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 +168.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin E +1260%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1122.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +363.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +168.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin E +1260%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1122.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +363.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.6%
Contains more Protein +1209.6%
Contains more Fats +1231.4%
Contains more Other +747.1%
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.6%
Contains more Protein +1209.6%
Contains more Fats +1231.4%
Contains more Other +747.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2412.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2910.5%
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2412.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2910.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 0g Kumquat
Protein 1.88g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 0.86g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 15.9g 0g Kumquat
Calories 71kcal 208kcal Sardine
Sugar 9.36g 0g Sardine
Fiber 6.5g 0g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 0.86mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 20mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 19mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 186mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 10mg 307mg Kumquat
Zinc 0.17mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.095mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.135mg 0.108mg Kumquat
Selenium 0µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 290IU 108IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 0.15mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 43.9mg 0mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 17µg 10µg Kumquat
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Kumquat
Saturated Fat 0.103g 1.528g Kumquat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Sardine
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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.425g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.