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Kumquat vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between kumquat and pistachios

  • Kumquat has more vitamin C; however, pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Pistachios cover your daily copper needs 134% more than kumquat.
  • Pistachios have 8 times less vitamin C than kumquat. Kumquat has 43.9mg of vitamin C, while pistachios have 5.6mg.
  • Kumquat contains less saturated fat.
  • Kumquat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kumquat is 67, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kumquats, raw and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +505%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +451.1%
Contains more IronIron +355.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1268.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1194.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2478.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +788.9%
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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +683.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1806.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4622.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +1750.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +972.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5169.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.9%
Contains more OtherOther +484.3%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15001.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8309.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.095mg 1.3mg 134%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 1.7mg 128%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 14.38g 95%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.87mg 69%
Fats 0.86g 45.32g 68%
Phosphorus 19mg 490mg 67%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 23.257g 58%
Manganese 0.135mg 1.2mg 46%
Vitamin C 43.9mg 5.6mg 43%
Iron 0.86mg 3.92mg 38%
Protein 1.88g 20.16g 37%
Saturated fat 0.103g 5.907g 26%
Potassium 186mg 1025mg 25%
Calories 71kcal 560kcal 24%
Magnesium 20mg 121mg 24%
Zinc 0.17mg 2.2mg 18%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 2.86mg 18%
Fiber 6.5g 10.6g 16%
Selenium 0µg 7µg 13%
Folate 17µg 51µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.52mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.16mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 1.3mg 5%
Carbs 15.9g 27.17g 4%
Calcium 62mg 105mg 4%
Choline 8.4mg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Vitamin A 15µg 26µg 1%
Net carbs 9.4g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 9.36g 7.66g N/A
Sodium 10mg 1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.804g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.