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Kumquat vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kumquat and Pomegranate

  • Kumquat is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Calcium, yet Pomegranate is higher in Vitamin K, Copper, and Folate.
  • Kumquat covers your daily Vitamin C needs 37% more than Pomegranate.
  • Kumquat contains 6 times more Calcium than Pomegranate. While Kumquat contains 62mg of Calcium, Pomegranate contains only 10mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Kumquat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Kumquats, raw and Pomegranates, 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 Calcium +520%
Contains more Iron +186.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +13.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.5%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Copper +66.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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 3% 12% 9% 16% 21% 1% 10% 53% 16% 3%
Contains more Calcium +520%
Contains more Iron +186.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +13.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.5%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Copper +66.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 C +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Folate +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 12% 0% 34% 17% 13% 6% 23% 18% 29% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Folate +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Fats +36%
Contains more Carbs +17.6%
Equal in Water - 77.93
Equal in Other - 0.53
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Fats +36%
Contains more Carbs +17.6%
Equal in Water - 77.93
Equal in Other - 0.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.5%
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Pomegranate Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 14.7g Pomegranate
Protein 1.88g 1.67g Kumquat
Fats 0.86g 1.17g Pomegranate
Carbs 15.9g 18.7g Pomegranate
Calories 71kcal 83kcal Pomegranate
Sugar 9.36g 13.67g Kumquat
Fiber 6.5g 4g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 10mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 0.3mg Kumquat
Magnesium 20mg 12mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 19mg 36mg Pomegranate
Potassium 186mg 236mg Pomegranate
Sodium 10mg 3mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.17mg 0.35mg Pomegranate
Copper 0.095mg 0.158mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.135mg 0.119mg Kumquat
Selenium 0µg 0.5µg Pomegranate
Vitamin A 290IU 0IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.6mg Pomegranate
Vitamin C 43.9mg 10.2mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.067mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.053mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.293mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.377mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.075mg Pomegranate
Folate 17µg 38µg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 0µg 16.4µg Pomegranate
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.12g Kumquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.093g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.079g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Pomegranate
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
16%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.