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Turmeric vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between turmeric and kumquat

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin E; however, kumquat has more vitamin C.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 855% more.
  • Turmeric has 64 times more iron than kumquat. Turmeric has 55mg of iron, while kumquat has 0.86mg.
  • Kumquat has a higher glycemic index than turmeric.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground 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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +940%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1018.3%
Contains more IronIron +6295.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1268.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2547.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1473.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63%

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
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 EVitamin E +2853.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +214.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6171.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 +414.9%
Contains more FatsFats +277.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +322.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1288.2%
Contains more WaterWater +529.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +191.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +342.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Kumquat DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.135mg 855%
Iron 55mg 0.86mg 677%
Copper 1.3mg 0.095mg 134%
Fiber 22.7g 6.5g 65%
Potassium 2080mg 186mg 56%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 43.9mg 48%
Magnesium 208mg 20mg 45%
Phosphorus 299mg 19mg 40%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.17mg 39%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.15mg 29%
Carbs 67.14g 15.9g 17%
Protein 9.68g 1.88g 16%
Calories 312kcal 71kcal 12%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0µg 11%
Selenium 6.2µg 0µg 11%
Calcium 168mg 62mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.103g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.208mg 7%
Choline 49.2mg 8.4mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.429mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.09mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.036mg 5%
Fats 3.25g 0.86g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.171g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.037mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Sodium 27mg 10mg 1%
Folate 20µg 17µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.154g 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 9.4g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 9.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
18%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.735g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.