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Kumquat vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kumquat and Salsa?

  • Kumquat is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Salsa is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 44% more.
  • Salsa contains 5 times less Calcium than Kumquat. Kumquat contains 62mg of Calcium, while Salsa contains 12mg.
  • Kumquat has less Sodium.

We used Kumquats, raw and USDA Commodity, salsa types in this article.

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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.
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Salsa
Contains more Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Iron +160.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.17
Equal in Copper - 0.096
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 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Iron +160.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.17
Equal in Copper - 0.096

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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Salsa
Contains more Vitamin C +997.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313.9%
Contains more Folate +11.8%
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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +997.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313.9%
Contains more Folate +11.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Salsa
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Fats +330%
Contains more Carbs +127.1%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +213.7%
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Fats +330%
Contains more Carbs +127.1%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +213.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Salsa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +862.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +862.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 5.6g Kumquat
Protein 1.88g 1.5g Kumquat
Fats 0.86g 0.2g Kumquat
Carbs 15.9g 7g Kumquat
Calories 71kcal 36kcal Kumquat
Sugar 9.36g Salsa
Fiber 6.5g 1.4g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 12mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 20mg 16mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 19mg 30mg Salsa
Potassium 186mg 270mg Salsa
Sodium 10mg 430mg Kumquat
Zinc 0.17mg 0.17mg
Copper 0.095mg 0.096mg Salsa
Manganese 0.135mg Kumquat
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Salsa
Vitamin A 290IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 28µg Salsa
Vitamin E 0.15mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 43.9mg 4mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.05mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.03mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 1.08mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.208mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.149mg Salsa
Folate 17µg 19µg Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.029g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.016g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.107g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Salsa
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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

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.