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Kumquat vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kumquat and Shortbread

  • Kumquat has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, while Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin E .
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 49% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 5 times less Fiber than Kumquat. Kumquat contains 6.5g of Fiber, while Shortbread contains 1.3g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Kumquat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Kumquats, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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.
Kumquat
Kumquat
5
:
5
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +376.9%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +111.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Iron +246.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.4%
Contains more Zinc +188.2%
Contains more Manganese +191.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Kumquat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +376.9%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +111.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Iron +246.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.4%
Contains more Zinc +188.2%
Contains more Manganese +191.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.09

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.
Kumquat
Kumquat
2
:
8
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin A +28900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +854.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +663.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.2%
Contains more Folate +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Kumquat
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%
Shortbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +28900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +854.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +663.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.2%
Contains more Folate +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kumquat
Kumquat
1
:
4
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Water +2145.8%
Contains more Protein +185.6%
Contains more Fats +2948.8%
Contains more Carbs +301.1%
Contains more Other +102%
Kumquat
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +2145.8%
Contains more Protein +185.6%
Contains more Fats +2948.8%
Contains more Carbs +301.1%
Contains more Other +102%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kumquat
Kumquat
1
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4255.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4769%
Kumquat
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4255.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4769%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 1.88g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 0.86g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 15.9g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 71kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 9.36g 21.65g Kumquat
Fiber 6.5g 1.3g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 13mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 19mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 186mg 88mg Kumquat
Sodium 10mg 353mg Kumquat
Zinc 0.17mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.095mg 0.09mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.135mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 0µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 290IU 1IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.15mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 43.9mg 0mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 17µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Kumquat
Saturated Fat 0.103g 8.105g Kumquat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.002g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.