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Mandarin orange vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mandarin orange and Kumquat?

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Copper in Kumquat is higher than in Mandarin orange.
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 19% more.

We used Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Kumquats, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +67.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12%
Contains more IronIron +473.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +246.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~19mg

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 89% 41% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
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 146% 17% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.208mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~17µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.1%
Contains more FatsFats +177.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.2%
Contains more OtherOther +37.8%
~equal in Water ~80.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 g
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +156.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +163.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Kumquat Opinion
Calories 53kcal 71kcal Kumquat
Protein 0.81g 1.88g Kumquat
Fats 0.31g 0.86g Kumquat
Vitamin C 26.7mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Net carbs 11.54g 9.4g Mandarin orange
Carbs 13.34g 15.9g Kumquat
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Kumquat
Calcium 37mg 62mg Kumquat
Potassium 166mg 186mg Kumquat
Iron 0.15mg 0.86mg Kumquat
Sugar 10.58g 9.36g Kumquat
Fiber 1.8g 6.5g Kumquat
Copper 0.042mg 0.095mg Kumquat
Zinc 0.07mg 0.17mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 20mg 19mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 2mg 10mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 681IU 290IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 34µg 15µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.15mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.039mg 0.135mg Kumquat
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.037mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.09mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.429mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.208mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.036mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg 17µg Kumquat
Choline 10.2mg 8.4mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.103g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.154g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.171g Kumquat
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Kumquat
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
16%
Mandarin orange
19%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/nutrients
  2. 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.