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Whey vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between whey and kumquat

  • Whey has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2; however, kumquat is higher in vitamin C, fiber, copper, iron, manganese, and vitamin A.
  • Kumquat covers your daily need for vitamin C, 49% more than whey.
  • The glycemic index of kumquat is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
Whey
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 14% 2.3% 1.3% 3.5% 20% 7% 0.13% 10%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.5%
Contains more IronIron +1333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2275%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13400%

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.
Whey
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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 0.33% 1% 0% 0% 9% 36% 1.4% 23% 7.2% 35% 0% 0.75% 8.7%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +43800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +479.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.037mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
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5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 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 WaterWater +15.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.2%
Contains more FatsFats +138.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +209.3%
~equal in Other ~0.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
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67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 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 -55.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1454.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Kumquat DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.1mg 43.9mg 49%
Fiber 0g 6.5g 26%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg 12%
Iron 0.06mg 0.86mg 10%
Copper 0.004mg 0.095mg 10%
Manganese 0.001mg 0.135mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.09mg 5%
Phosphorus 46mg 19mg 4%
Folate 1µg 17µg 4%
Carbs 5.14g 15.9g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.208mg 4%
Selenium 1.9µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 20mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.429mg 2%
Protein 0.85g 1.88g 2%
Calories 27kcal 71kcal 2%
Sodium 54mg 10mg 2%
Calcium 47mg 62mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.171g 1%
Saturated fat 0.23g 0.103g 1%
Vitamin A 3µg 15µg 1%
Fats 0.36g 0.86g 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Choline 16mg 8.4mg 1%
Potassium 161mg 186mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 5.14g 9.4g N/A
Sugar 5.14g 9.36g N/A
Zinc 0.13mg 0.17mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.037mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.036mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.1g 0.154g 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0%
Leucine 0.078mg 0%
Lysine 0.068mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey 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
9%
Whey
18%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.127g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.