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Kumquat vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kumquat and Maple sugar different?

  • Kumquat is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, however, Maple sugar is richer in Manganese, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple sugar is 186% higher.
  • Kumquat has less Sugar.

Kumquats, raw and Sugars, maple 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +533.3%
Contains more Calcium +45.2%
Contains more Iron +87.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains more Zinc +3464.7%
Contains more Manganese +3175.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Sodium - 11
Equal in Copper - 0.099
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 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +533.3%
Contains more Calcium +45.2%
Contains more Iron +87.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains more Zinc +3464.7%
Contains more Manganese +3175.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Sodium - 11
Equal in Copper - 0.099

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +972.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1100%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +972.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1100%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1780%
Contains more Fats +330%
Contains more Water +910.6%
Contains more Carbs +471.7%
Contains more Other +56.9%
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +1780%
Contains more Fats +330%
Contains more Water +910.6%
Contains more Carbs +471.7%
Contains more Other +56.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 1.88g 0.1g Kumquat
Fats 0.86g 0.2g Kumquat
Carbs 15.9g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 71kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Sugar 9.36g 84.87g Kumquat
Fiber 6.5g 0g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 0.86mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 20mg 19mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 19mg 3mg Kumquat
Potassium 186mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 10mg 11mg Kumquat
Zinc 0.17mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.095mg 0.099mg Maple sugar
Manganese 0.135mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0µg 0.8µg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 290IU 0IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 43.9mg 0mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.009mg Kumquat
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.013mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.04mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.048mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.003mg Kumquat
Folate 17µg 0µg Kumquat
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.064g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.1g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.