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Kumquat vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kumquat and Spinach raw?

  • Kumquat is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber, while Spinach raw is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 402% higher.
  • Spinach raw has 3 times less Fiber than Kumquat. Kumquat has 6.5g of Fiber, while Spinach raw has 2.2g.

We used Kumquats, raw and Spinach, raw 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.
Kumquat
Kumquat
1
:
9
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Calcium +59.7%
Contains more Iron +215.1%
Contains more Magnesium +295%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.9%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Zinc +211.8%
Contains more Copper +36.8%
Contains more Manganese +564.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Kumquat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Spinach raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 102% 57% 22% 50% 11% 15% 44% 117% 6%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Calcium +59.7%
Contains more Iron +215.1%
Contains more Magnesium +295%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.9%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Zinc +211.8%
Contains more Copper +36.8%
Contains more Manganese +564.4%
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.
Kumquat
Kumquat
2
:
8
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
Contains more Vitamin C +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +3133.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441.7%
Contains more Folate +1041.2%
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%
Spinach raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 563% 41% 0% 94% 20% 44% 14% 4% 45% 146% 0% 1208%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +3133.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441.7%
Contains more Folate +1041.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kumquat
Kumquat
2
:
3
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
Contains more Fats +120.5%
Contains more Carbs +338%
Contains more Protein +52.1%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Other +237.3%
Kumquat
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Spinach raw
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Fats +120.5%
Contains more Carbs +338%
Contains more Protein +52.1%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Other +237.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kumquat
Kumquat
2
:
1
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1440%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.165
Kumquat
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Spinach raw
26% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.063 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.165 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1440%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.165

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Spinach raw Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 1.43g Kumquat
Protein 1.88g 2.86g Spinach raw
Fats 0.86g 0.39g Kumquat
Carbs 15.9g 3.63g Kumquat
Calories 71kcal 23kcal Kumquat
Fructose 0.15g Spinach raw
Sugar 9.36g 0.42g Spinach raw
Fiber 6.5g 2.2g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 99mg Spinach raw
Iron 0.86mg 2.71mg Spinach raw
Magnesium 20mg 79mg Spinach raw
Phosphorus 19mg 49mg Spinach raw
Potassium 186mg 558mg Spinach raw
Sodium 10mg 79mg Kumquat
Zinc 0.17mg 0.53mg Spinach raw
Copper 0.095mg 0.13mg Spinach raw
Manganese 0.135mg 0.897mg Spinach raw
Selenium 0µg 1µg Spinach raw
Vitamin A 290IU 9377IU Spinach raw
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 469µg Spinach raw
Vitamin E 0.15mg 2.03mg Spinach raw
Vitamin C 43.9mg 28.1mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.078mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.189mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.724mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.065mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.195mg Spinach raw
Folate 17µg 194µg Spinach raw
Vitamin K 0µg 482.9µg Spinach raw
Tryptophan 0.039mg Spinach raw
Threonine 0.122mg Spinach raw
Isoleucine 0.147mg Spinach raw
Leucine 0.223mg Spinach raw
Lysine 0.174mg Spinach raw
Methionine 0.053mg Spinach raw
Phenylalanine 0.129mg Spinach raw
Valine 0.161mg Spinach raw
Histidine 0.064mg Spinach raw
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.063g Spinach raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.01g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.165g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Spinach raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
181%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.