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Wasabi vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wasabi and Kumquat different?

  • Wasabi has more Vitamin B6, Zinc, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, Calcium, and Fiber than Kumquat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Wasabi is 18% higher.
  • Wasabi contains 10 times more Zinc than Kumquat. While Wasabi contains 1.62mg of Zinc, Kumquat contains only 0.17mg.

Wasabi, root, raw 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.
Wasabi
8
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Contains more Calcium +106.5%
Contains more Iron +19.8%
Contains more Magnesium +245%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.1%
Contains more Potassium +205.4%
Contains more Zinc +852.9%
Contains more Copper +63.2%
Contains more Manganese +189.6%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 39% 50% 35% 51% 3% 45% 52% 51% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Contains more Calcium +106.5%
Contains more Iron +19.8%
Contains more Magnesium +245%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.1%
Contains more Potassium +205.4%
Contains more Zinc +852.9%
Contains more Copper +63.2%
Contains more Manganese +189.6%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%

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.
Wasabi
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +661.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +728.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 43.9
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.208
Equal in Folate - 17
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 140% 33% 27% 14% 13% 64% 14% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 3% 0% 147% 10% 21% 9% 13% 9% 13% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +661.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +728.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 43.9
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.208
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wasabi
3
:
Contains more Protein +155.3%
Contains more Carbs +48.1%
Contains more Other +276.5%
Contains more Fats +36.5%
Contains more Water +17%
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 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 Protein +155.3%
Contains more Carbs +48.1%
Contains more Other +276.5%
Contains more Fats +36.5%
Contains more Water +17%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Kumquat Opinion
Net carbs 15.74g 9.4g Wasabi
Protein 4.8g 1.88g Wasabi
Fats 0.63g 0.86g Kumquat
Carbs 23.54g 15.9g Wasabi
Calories 109kcal 71kcal Wasabi
Sugar 9.36g Wasabi
Fiber 7.8g 6.5g Wasabi
Calcium 128mg 62mg Wasabi
Iron 1.03mg 0.86mg Wasabi
Magnesium 69mg 20mg Wasabi
Phosphorus 80mg 19mg Wasabi
Potassium 568mg 186mg Wasabi
Sodium 17mg 10mg Kumquat
Zinc 1.62mg 0.17mg Wasabi
Copper 0.155mg 0.095mg Wasabi
Manganese 0.391mg 0.135mg Wasabi
Vitamin A 35IU 290IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 15µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.15mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 41.9mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.037mg Wasabi
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.09mg Wasabi
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 0.429mg Wasabi
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.208mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.036mg Wasabi
Folate 18µg 17µg Wasabi
Saturated Fat 0.103g Wasabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wasabi Kumquat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Wasabi
20%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.