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Kumquat vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between kumquat and smoothie?

  • Kumquat is richer in fiber, vitamin C, and iron, while smoothie is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for fiber is 26% higher.
  • Smoothie has 8 times less potassium than kumquat. Kumquat has 186mg of potassium, while smoothie has 24mg.
  • Smoothie is lower in sugar.
  • Kumquat has a higher glycemic index (67) than smoothie (44).

We used Kumquats, raw and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 19% 16% 32% 32% 4.6% 8.1% 1.3% 18% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +675%
Contains more IronIron +473.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 146% 5% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +94.9%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Smoothie DV% diff.
Fiber 6.5g 0g 26%
Vitamin C 43.9mg 24.5mg 22%
Copper 0.095mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg 10%
Iron 0.86mg 0.15mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 7%
Manganese 0.135mg 6%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Potassium 186mg 24mg 5%
Folate 17µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.082mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 4%
Carbs 15.9g 8.16g 3%
Phosphorus 19mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 3%
Calcium 62mg 41mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.816mg 2%
Choline 8.4mg 2%
Zinc 0.17mg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 2%
Calories 71kcal 37kcal 2%
Sodium 10mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Protein 1.88g 1.22g 1%
Fats 0.86g 0g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 1%
Net carbs 9.4g 8.16g N/A
Sugar 9.36g 7.35g N/A
Saturated fat 0.103g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Smoothie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Kumquat
11%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.