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Table salt vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between table salt and kumquat?

  • Kumquat has more vitamin C, fiber, copper, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin A, and potassium than table salt.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1685% higher.
  • Kumquat is lower in sodium.
  • Kumquat has a higher glycemic index (67) than table salt (0).

We used Salt, table and Kumquats, raw types in this comparison.

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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 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 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 more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +158.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2225%
Contains more IronIron +160.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +70%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 OtherOther +19468.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +40325%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Kumquat DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 10mg 1685%
Vitamin C 0mg 43.9mg 49%
Fiber 0g 6.5g 26%
Copper 0.03mg 0.095mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.09mg 7%
Iron 0.33mg 0.86mg 7%
Carbs 0g 15.9g 5%
Magnesium 1mg 20mg 5%
Potassium 8mg 186mg 5%
Folate 0µg 17µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.208mg 4%
Protein 0g 1.88g 4%
Calories 0kcal 71kcal 4%
Calcium 24mg 62mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.429mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.036mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.037mg 3%
Phosphorus 0mg 19mg 3%
Choline 0mg 8.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.135mg 2%
Fats 0g 0.86g 1%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.17mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.171g 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.36g N/A
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.103g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.154g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
18%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 38748mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.