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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of kumquat and passion fruit juice is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 10:80:10 and for passion fruit juice, 3:96:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Kumquat Passion Fruit Juice
Protein 10% 3%
Carbohydrates 80% 96%
Fat 10% 2%
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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

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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Passion Fruit Juice (Passion fruit juice, 100%) .

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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.