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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.
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +67.6%
Contains more Iron +473.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +126.2%
Contains more Manganese +246.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +67.6%
Contains more Iron +473.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +126.2%
Contains more Manganese +246.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 19

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.208
Equal in Folate - 17
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.208
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +132.1%
Contains more Fats +177.4%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Other +37.8%
Equal in Water - 80.85
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 Protein +132.1%
Contains more Fats +177.4%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Other +37.8%
Equal in Water - 80.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.1%
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 11.54g 9.4g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 1.88g Kumquat
Fats 0.31g 0.86g Kumquat
Carbs 13.34g 15.9g Kumquat
Calories 53kcal 71kcal Kumquat
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g 9.36g Kumquat
Fiber 1.8g 6.5g Kumquat
Calcium 37mg 62mg Kumquat
Iron 0.15mg 0.86mg Kumquat
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 20mg 19mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 166mg 186mg Kumquat
Sodium 2mg 10mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.17mg Kumquat
Copper 0.042mg 0.095mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.039mg 0.135mg Kumquat
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 681IU 290IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 15µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.15mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 43.9mg Kumquat
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
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
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.103g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.154g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.171g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Kumquat
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
17%
Mandarin orange
20%
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.