Kumquat vs. Passion Fruit Juice
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Passion Fruit Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
passion fruit juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and passion fruit juice:
- Both kumquat and passion fruit juice are high in Vitamin C.
- Kumquat has more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than passion fruit juice, however, passion fruit juice contains more beta-carotene than kumquat.
- Kumquat has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, passion fruit juice contains more niacin.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Passion fruit juice is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Passion Fruit Juice (Passion fruit juice, 100%) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kumquat and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of calories - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 51 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to passion fruit juice per calorie. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for passion fruit juice, 3:97:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Passion Fruit Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 97% |
| Fat | 12% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kumquat and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 13.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in kumquat are made of 59% sugar and 41% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in passion fruit juice comprise of 99% sugar and 1% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Kumquat is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 31 times more dietary fiber than passion fruit juice - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kumquat has 30% less sugar than passion fruit juice - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 13.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kumquat and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 0.39g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kumquat and passion fruit juice are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 0g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both kumquat and passion fruit juice are high in Vitamin C. Kumquat has 47% more Vitamin C than passion fruit juice - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 29.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Passion fruit juice has 140% more Vitamin A than kumquat - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 36ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Passion fruit juice and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - passion fruit juice has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kumquat has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, passion fruit juice contains more niacin. Both kumquat and passion fruit juice contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Kumquat | Passion Fruit Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.131 MG |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | 1.46 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than passion fruit juice - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Kumquat has 258% more iron than passion fruit juice - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 0.24mg of iron.
potassium
Passion fruit juice is a great source of potassium and it has 49% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 278mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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, kumquat has more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than passion fruit juice per 100 grams, however, passion fruit juice contains more beta-carotene than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Passion Fruit Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-carotene | 155 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 419 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kumquat has more linoleic acid than passion fruit juice per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Passion Fruit Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.124 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.124 G | 0.029 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Passion Fruit Juice (Passion fruit juice, 100%) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does kumquat or passion fruit juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Kumquat and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of calories - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and passion fruit juice has 51 calories.
Does kumquat or passion fruit juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kumquat and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and passion fruit juice has 13.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in kumquat are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in passion fruit juice comprise of 100% sugar and 0% dietary fiber.
Does kumquat or passion fruit juice contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than passion fruit juice - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 4mg of calcium.