Kumquat vs. Lemon
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Lemon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
lemon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and lemon:
- Both lemon and kumquat are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Kumquat has more riboflavin and niacin.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium.
- Lemon has 59% less calories than kumquat.
- Lemon has 73% less sugar than kumquat.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon has 59% less calories than kumquat - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and kumquat has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to lemon for protein. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for lemon, 10:83:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 83% |
| Fat | 12% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon has 41% less carbohydrates than kumquat - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and kumquat has 15.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and kumquat are high in dietary fiber. Kumquat has 132% more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon has 73% less sugar than kumquat - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and kumquat has 9.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and kumquat contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and kumquat has 1.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and kumquat are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and kumquat are high in Vitamin C. Lemon has 21% more Vitamin C than kumquat - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Kumquat has more riboflavin and niacin. Both kumquat and lemon contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Kumquat | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 138% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and kumquat has 62mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and kumquat contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and kumquat has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Kumquat has 35% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and kumquat has 186mg 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, kumquat has more apigenin than lemon per 100 grams, however, lemon contains more luteolin, myricetin and quercetin than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 21.87 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.9 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.03 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.5 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 1.14 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,
| Kumquat | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-carotene | 155 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 11 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 3 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both kumquat and lemon contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Kumquat | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both kumquat and lemon contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Kumquat | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.124 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.124 G | 0.063 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% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or kumquat contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon has 60% less calories than kumquat - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and kumquat has 71 calories.
Does lemon or kumquat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon has 40% fewer carbohydrates than kumquat - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and kumquat has 15.9g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or kumquat contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 140% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and kumquat has 62mg of calcium.