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Kumquat vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kumquat and Mandarin orange?

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Copper in Kumquat is higher than in Mandarin orange.
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 19% more.
  • Mandarin orange contains 6 times less Iron than Kumquat. Kumquat contains 0.86mg of Iron, while Mandarin orange contains 0.15mg.

We used Kumquats, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +67.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12%
Contains more IronIron +473.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +246.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Phosphorus ~20mg

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 89% 41% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.216mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~16µg

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
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.1%
Contains more FatsFats +177.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.2%
Contains more OtherOther +37.8%
~equal in Water ~85.17g

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
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +156.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +163.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Mandarin orange Opinion
Calories 71kcal 53kcal Kumquat
Protein 1.88g 0.81g Kumquat
Fats 0.86g 0.31g Kumquat
Vitamin C 43.9mg 26.7mg Kumquat
Net carbs 9.4g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Carbs 15.9g 13.34g Kumquat
Magnesium 20mg 12mg Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 37mg Kumquat
Potassium 186mg 166mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 0.15mg Kumquat
Sugar 9.36g 10.58g Kumquat
Fiber 6.5g 1.8g Kumquat
Copper 0.095mg 0.042mg Kumquat
Zinc 0.17mg 0.07mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 19mg 20mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 10mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 290IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 15µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.135mg 0.039mg Kumquat
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.058mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.036mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.376mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Folate 17µg 16µg Kumquat
Choline 8.4mg 10.2mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.06g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.065g Kumquat
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Mandarin orange
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
16%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat 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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.