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Kumquat vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kumquat and Ginger

  • Kumquat is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber, yet Ginger is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Kumquat covers your daily Vitamin C needs 43% more than Ginger.
  • Kumquat contains 6 times more Sugar than Ginger. While Kumquat contains 9.36g of Sugar, Ginger contains only 1.7g.

Food varieties used in this article are Kumquats, raw and Ginger root, 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
3
:
7
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Calcium +287.5%
Contains more Iron +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +115%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.9%
Contains more Potassium +123.1%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +137.9%
Contains more Manganese +69.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Kumquat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +287.5%
Contains more Iron +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +115%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.9%
Contains more Potassium +123.1%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +137.9%
Contains more Manganese +69.6%
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
6
:
4
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +778%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.7%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.203
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%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +778%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.7%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.203

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kumquat
Kumquat
3
:
2
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Fats +14.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Other +51%
Equal in Protein - 1.82
Equal in Water - 78.89
Kumquat
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Fats +14.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Other +51%
Equal in Protein - 1.82
Equal in Water - 78.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kumquat
Kumquat
2
:
0
Ginger
Ginger
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.154
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.154
Kumquat
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.154
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.154

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 1.88g 1.82g Kumquat
Fats 0.86g 0.75g Kumquat
Carbs 15.9g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 71kcal 80kcal Ginger
Sugar 9.36g 1.7g Ginger
Fiber 6.5g 2g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 16mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 0.6mg Kumquat
Magnesium 20mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 19mg 34mg Ginger
Potassium 186mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 10mg 13mg Kumquat
Zinc 0.17mg 0.34mg Ginger
Copper 0.095mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.135mg 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Ginger
Vitamin A 290IU 0IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 43.9mg 5mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.025mg Kumquat
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.034mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.203mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 17µg 11µg Kumquat
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.203g Kumquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.154g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.154g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.