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Kumquat vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between kumquat and mustard

  • Kumquat is higher in vitamin C and fiber, yet mustard is higher in selenium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, iron, and magnesium.
  • Mustard covers your daily selenium needs 61% more than kumquat.
  • Kumquat contains 146 times more vitamin C than mustard. While kumquat contains 43.9mg of vitamin C, mustard contains only 0.3mg.
  • The amount of sodium in kumquat is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mustard is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Kumquats, raw and Mustard, prepared, yellow.

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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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more IronIron +87.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +276.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +468.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +212.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~63mg

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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14533.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +172.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.9%
Contains more FatsFats +288.4%
Contains more OtherOther +560.8%
~equal in Water ~83.72g

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
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1316.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +352.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Mustard DV% diff.
Selenium 0µg 33.5µg 61%
Sodium 10mg 1104mg 48%
Vitamin C 43.9mg 0.3mg 48%
Phosphorus 19mg 108mg 13%
Manganese 0.135mg 0.422mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.177mg 12%
Fiber 6.5g 4g 10%
Iron 0.86mg 1.61mg 9%
Magnesium 20mg 48mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 2.182g 5%
Protein 1.88g 3.74g 4%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.64mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.774g 4%
Fats 0.86g 3.34g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.07mg 3%
Choline 8.4mg 22.4mg 3%
Carbs 15.9g 5.83g 3%
Folate 17µg 7µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.07mg 2%
Copper 0.095mg 0.074mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.103g 0.214g 1%
Calories 71kcal 60kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.565mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.254mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.36mg 1%
Vitamin A 15µg 5µg 1%
Potassium 186mg 152mg 1%
Net carbs 9.4g 1.83g N/A
Calcium 62mg 63mg 0%
Sugar 9.36g 0.92g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Mustard
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
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 1094mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.