Kumquat vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between kumquat and quince
- Kumquat is higher than quince in vitamin C, fiber, and calcium.
- Kumquat covers your daily vitamin C needs 32% more than quince.
- Kumquat contains 6 times more calcium than quince. While kumquat contains 62mg of calcium, quince contains only 11mg.
- The glycemic index of quince is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Kumquats, raw and Quinces, 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 | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +463.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +325% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.8% |
| 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 | +192.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +114.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +370% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +760% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.5% |
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Carbs
~15.3g
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Water
~83.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +327.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +242% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 43.9mg | 15mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 1.9g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.135mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 62mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Folate | 17µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.095mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.208mg | 0.081mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.88g | 0.4g | 3% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Calories | 71kcal | 57kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.429mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Carbs | 15.9g | 15.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.4g | 13.4g | N/A |
| Potassium | 186mg | 197mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.36g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.103g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.036g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)