Kumquat vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between kumquat and mandarin oranges?
- Kumquat is higher in vitamin C, fiber, iron, and copper; however, mandarin oranges are richer in vitamin A.
- Kumquat's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 19% more.
- Mandarin oranges contain 6 times less iron than kumquat. Kumquat contains 0.86mg of iron, while mandarin oranges contain 0.15mg.
- Mandarin oranges have a lower glycemic index (47) than kumquat (67).
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.
| 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 | +∞% |
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.
| 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 | +126.7% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.88 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
15.9 g
Water:
80.85 g
Other:
0.51 g
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% |
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Water
~85.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.171 g
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 6.5g | 1.8g | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 43.9mg | 26.7mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.095mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.036mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.135mg | 0.039mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.4g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.078mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.88g | 0.81g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 34µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Calories | 71kcal | 53kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 15.9g | 13.34g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.065g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 166mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 0.31g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.4g | 11.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.36g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.429mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.208mg | 0.216mg | 0% |
| Folate | 17µg | 16µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 10.2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.103g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.