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Kumquat vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are kumquat and fudge different?

  • Kumquat is higher in vitamin C and fiber; however, fudge is richer in copper, manganese, iron, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for kumquat is 49% higher.
  • Kumquat contains 4 times more fiber than fudge. While kumquat contains 6.5g of fiber, fudge contains only 1.7g.
  • Kumquat has less saturated fat.
  • Fudge has a lower glycemic index (49) than kumquat (67).

Kumquats, raw and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties 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%
Fudge
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more IronIron +105.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +246.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +552.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +273.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +212.6%
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% 5% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
Fudge
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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 0% 15% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +19%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.085mg

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
Fudge
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2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more WaterWater +724.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1110.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +380.8%
Contains more OtherOther +86.3%

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
Fudge
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1811%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Fudge DV% diff.
Vitamin C 43.9mg 0mg 49%
Saturated fat 0.103g 6.448g 29%
Copper 0.095mg 0.329mg 26%
Carbs 15.9g 76.44g 20%
Fiber 6.5g 1.7g 19%
Calories 71kcal 411kcal 17%
Fats 0.86g 10.41g 15%
Manganese 0.135mg 0.422mg 12%
Iron 0.86mg 1.77mg 11%
Zinc 0.17mg 1.11mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 2.943g 7%
Phosphorus 19mg 71mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Selenium 0µg 2.5µg 5%
Magnesium 20mg 36mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Folate 17µg 4µg 3%
Vitamin A 15µg 44µg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Sodium 10mg 45mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.176mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.012mg 2%
Potassium 186mg 134mg 2%
Calcium 62mg 49mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.026mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.373g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.14mg 1%
Protein 1.88g 2.39g 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 9.4g 74.74g N/A
Sugar 9.36g 73.12g N/A
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.18mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.085mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.165g N/A
Choline 8.4mg 10mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.345g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.