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Mandarin orange vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mandarin oranges and kumquat?

  • The amount of vitamin C, fiber, iron, and copper in kumquat is higher than in mandarin oranges.
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 19% more.
  • Mandarin oranges have a lower glycemic index (47) than kumquat (67).

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% 11% 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% 5% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +126.7%
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 DV% diff.
Fiber 1.8g 6.5g 19%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 43.9mg 19%
Iron 0.15mg 0.86mg 9%
Copper 0.042mg 0.095mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.09mg 4%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.135mg 4%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.036mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 62mg 3%
Protein 0.81g 1.88g 2%
Vitamin A 34µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.037mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 20mg 2%
Calories 53kcal 71kcal 1%
Carbs 13.34g 15.9g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.171g 1%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.17mg 1%
Potassium 166mg 186mg 1%
Fats 0.31g 0.86g 1%
Net carbs 11.54g 9.4g N/A
Sugar 10.58g 9.36g N/A
Phosphorus 20mg 19mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 10mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.15mg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.429mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.208mg 0%
Folate 16µg 17µg 0%
Choline 10.2mg 8.4mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.103g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 0.154g 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

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
14%
Mandarin orange
18%
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.