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Kumquat vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between kumquat and tomato paste

  • Kumquat is higher in vitamin C and fiber, yet tomato paste is higher in copper, vitamin E, iron, vitamin A, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Tomato paste covers your daily copper needs 30% more than kumquat.
  • Kumquat contains 2 times more vitamin C than tomato paste. While kumquat contains 43.9mg of vitamin C, tomato paste contains only 21.9mg.
  • The glycemic index of tomato paste is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Kumquats, raw and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +445.2%
Contains more IronIron +246.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +284.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +270.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +336.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.7%
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.
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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +617%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +358.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +83%
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.9%
Contains more OtherOther +449%
~equal in Water ~73.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 36% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +129.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.1g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.16g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Tomato paste DV% diff.
Copper 0.095mg 0.365mg 30%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 4.3mg 28%
Iron 0.86mg 2.98mg 27%
Vitamin C 43.9mg 21.9mg 24%
Potassium 186mg 1014mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 3.076mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.216mg 14%
Vitamin K 0µg 11.4µg 10%
Selenium 0µg 5.3µg 10%
Fiber 6.5g 4.1g 10%
Phosphorus 19mg 83mg 9%
Vitamin A 15µg 76µg 7%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Manganese 0.135mg 0.302mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.153mg 5%
Protein 1.88g 4.32g 5%
Magnesium 20mg 42mg 5%
Choline 8.4mg 38.5mg 5%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.63mg 4%
Calcium 62mg 36mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.06mg 2%
Sodium 10mg 59mg 2%
Folate 17µg 12µg 1%
Fats 0.86g 0.47g 1%
Calories 71kcal 82kcal 1%
Carbs 15.9g 18.91g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.142mg 1%
Net carbs 9.4g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 9.36g 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Saturated fat 0.103g 0.1g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 0.067g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.16g 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Tomato paste
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
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.