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Pomegranate vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pomegranate and Kumquat

  • Pomegranate is higher in Vitamin K, Copper, and Folate, yet Kumquat is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Kumquat covers your daily Vitamin C needs 37% more than Pomegranate.
  • The amount of Sugar in Kumquat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pomegranates, raw and Kumquats, raw.

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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% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
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 PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +520%
Contains more IronIron +186.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.4%

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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
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 EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 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 FatsFats +36%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.6%
~equal in Water ~80.85g
~equal in Other ~0.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 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 -14.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +65.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomegranate Kumquat Opinion
Calories 83kcal 71kcal Pomegranate
Protein 1.67g 1.88g Kumquat
Fats 1.17g 0.86g Pomegranate
Vitamin C 10.2mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Net carbs 14.7g 9.4g Pomegranate
Carbs 18.7g 15.9g Pomegranate
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Kumquat
Calcium 10mg 62mg Kumquat
Potassium 236mg 186mg Pomegranate
Iron 0.3mg 0.86mg Kumquat
Sugar 13.67g 9.36g Kumquat
Fiber 4g 6.5g Kumquat
Copper 0.158mg 0.095mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.35mg 0.17mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 36mg 19mg Pomegranate
Sodium 3mg 10mg Pomegranate
Vitamin A 0IU 290IU Kumquat
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.15mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.119mg 0.135mg Kumquat
Selenium 0.5µg 0µg Pomegranate
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.037mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.09mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 0.429mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.208mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.036mg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 16.4µg 0µg Pomegranate
Folate 38µg 17µg Pomegranate
Choline 7.6mg 8.4mg Kumquat
Saturated Fat 0.12g 0.103g Kumquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.093g 0.154g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.171g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate 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
15%
Pomegranate
19%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.