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Maple sugar vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are maple sugar and kumquat different?

  • Maple sugar is higher in manganese, zinc, and iron; however, kumquat is richer in vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for maple sugar is 186% higher.
  • Maple sugar contains 36 times more zinc than kumquat. While maple sugar contains 6.06mg of zinc, kumquat contains only 0.17mg.

Sugars, maple and Kumquats, raw are the varieties used 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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
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 more CalciumCalcium +45.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.3%
Contains more IronIron +87.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +3464.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3175.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +533.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Copper ~0.095mg
~equal in Sodium ~10mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Kumquat
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +972.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 CarbsCarbs +471.7%
Contains more OtherOther +56.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1780%
Contains more FatsFats +330%
Contains more WaterWater +910.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 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 -65%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +140.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Kumquat DV% diff.
Manganese 4.422mg 0.135mg 186%
Zinc 6.06mg 0.17mg 54%
Vitamin C 0mg 43.9mg 49%
Fiber 0g 6.5g 26%
Carbs 90.9g 15.9g 25%
Calories 354kcal 71kcal 14%
Iron 1.61mg 0.86mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.09mg 6%
Folate 0µg 17µg 4%
Protein 0.1g 1.88g 4%
Calcium 90mg 62mg 3%
Potassium 274mg 186mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.036mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.208mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.429mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.037mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Phosphorus 3mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg 1%
Fats 0.2g 0.86g 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg 1%
Choline 2.1mg 8.4mg 1%
Net carbs 90.9g 9.4g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 84.87g 9.36g N/A
Copper 0.099mg 0.095mg 0%
Sodium 11mg 10mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.036g 0.103g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 0.154g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.171g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar 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
1%
Maple sugar
18%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.