Apple vs. Kumquat
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Kumquat
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
kumquat
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and kumquat:
- Both kumquat and apple are high in dietary fiber.
- Apple has more beta-carotene than kumquat, however, kumquat contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and alpha-carotene than apple.
- Kumquat has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kumquat and apple contain similar amounts of calories - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kumquat per calorie. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for kumquat, 10:78:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 78% |
| Fat | 3% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kumquat and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in kumquat are made of 59% sugar and 41% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 81% sugar and 19% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both kumquat and apple are high in dietary fiber. Kumquat has 171% more dietary fiber than apple - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kumquat and apple contain similar amounts of sugar - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kumquat has 623% more protein than apple - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kumquat and apple are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 854% more Vitamin C than apple - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kumquat and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Apple and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kumquat has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both apple and kumquat contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Apple | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.429 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.208 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 933% more calcium than apple - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Kumquat has 617% more iron than apple - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Kumquat has 74% more potassium than apple - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, apple has more quercetin than kumquat per 100 grams, however, kumquat contains more apigenin than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.12 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.14 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 4.01 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 21.87 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, apple has more beta-carotene than kumquat per 100 grams, however, kumquat contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and alpha-carotene than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 UG | 129 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 155 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kumquat has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.047 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kumquat has more linoleic acid than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.124 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.124 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does kumquat or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Kumquat and apple contain similar amounts of calories - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does kumquat or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kumquat and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in kumquat are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.
Does kumquat or apple contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 930% more calcium than apple - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.