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Kumquat vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are kumquat and mashed potato different?

  • Kumquat has more vitamin C, fiber, iron, copper, and vitamin B2; however, mashed potato is richer in vitamin B6 and phosphorus.
  • Kumquat covers your daily need for vitamin C, 49% more than mashed potato.
  • Kumquat has 6 times more vitamin B2 than mashed potato. Kumquat has 0.09mg of vitamin B2, while mashed potato has 0.015mg.
  • Kumquat contains less sodium.
  • Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of kumquat is 67.

Kumquats, raw and Fast foods, potato, mashed types were 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.
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 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +244.4%
Contains more IronIron +177.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +210.5%
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.
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% 5% 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 0% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +59.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.9%
Contains more FatsFats +227.9%
Contains more OtherOther +147.1%
~equal in Carbs ~14.65g
~equal in Water ~79.62g

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
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +367.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +684.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Mashed potato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 43.9mg 0mg 49%
Fiber 6.5g 1.3g 21%
Sodium 10mg 306mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 1.342g 8%
Iron 0.86mg 0.31mg 7%
Copper 0.095mg 0.035mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.015mg 6%
Phosphorus 19mg 59mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.12mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Calcium 62mg 18mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 1.08mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 4%
Potassium 186mg 286mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Fats 0.86g 2.82g 3%
Vitamin A 15µg 43µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.015mg 2%
Folate 17µg 9µg 2%
Manganese 0.135mg 0.098mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.42mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.103g 0.577g 2%
Choline 8.4mg 13.4mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 0.72g 1%
Calories 71kcal 89kcal 1%
Selenium 0µg 0.8µg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 15mg 1%
Protein 1.88g 1.65g 0%
Carbs 15.9g 14.65g 0%
Net carbs 9.4g 13.35g N/A
Sugar 9.36g 0.5g N/A
Zinc 0.17mg 0.22mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.105g N/A
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Mashed potato
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
18%
Kumquat
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.474g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.