Kumquat vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between kumquat and onions
- Kumquat has more vitamin C, fiber, iron, copper, and vitamin A, while onions have more vitamin B6.
- Kumquat's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 41% higher.
- Onions contain 145 times less vitamin A than kumquat. Kumquat contains 290IU of vitamin A, while onions contain 2IU.
- The amount of sugar in onions is lower.
- Onions have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of onions is 15, while the glycemic index of kumquat is 67.
The food types used in this comparison are Kumquats, raw and Onions, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +169.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +309.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +493.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +269.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +760% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1084.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +905.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 43.9mg | 7.4mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 1.7g | 19% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.21mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.095mg | 0.039mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.027mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Calories | 71kcal | 40kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.208mg | 0.123mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.429mg | 0.116mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.88g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 15.9g | 9.34g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Folate | 17µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.017g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 146mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.4g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.36g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.135mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.103g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 6.1mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.