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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.
Contains more Calcium +67.6%
Contains more Iron +473.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +126.2%
Contains more Manganese +246.2%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 20
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 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Calcium +67.6%
Contains more Iron +473.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +126.2%
Contains more Manganese +246.2%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 20

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 C +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.216
Equal in Folate - 16
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 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.216
Equal in Folate - 16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +132.1%
Contains more Fats +177.4%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Other +37.8%
Equal in Water - 85.17
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 Protein +132.1%
Contains more Fats +177.4%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Other +37.8%
Equal in Water - 85.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.1%
Contains less Saturated 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
Net carbs 9.4g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 1.88g 0.81g Kumquat
Fats 0.86g 0.31g Kumquat
Carbs 15.9g 13.34g Kumquat
Calories 71kcal 53kcal Kumquat
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 9.36g 10.58g Kumquat
Fiber 6.5g 1.8g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 37mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 0.15mg Kumquat
Magnesium 20mg 12mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 19mg 20mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 186mg 166mg Kumquat
Sodium 10mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.17mg 0.07mg Kumquat
Copper 0.095mg 0.042mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.135mg 0.039mg Kumquat
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 290IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 43.9mg 26.7mg Kumquat
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
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
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.06g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.065g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Mandarin orange
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
17%
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.