Kumquat vs. Lime

Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Lime


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of kumquat versus lime (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and lime:

  • Both kumquat and lime are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
  • Kumquat has more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than lime, however, lime contains more beta-carotene than kumquat.
  • Kumquat has more riboflavin and niacin.
  • Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium.
  • Lime has 4.5 times less sugar than kumquat.
  • Lime has 58% less calories than kumquat.
Detailed nutritional comparison of kumquat and lime 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 Lime (Limes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Lime has 58% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and lime has 30 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lime per calorie. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:80:10 and for lime, 6:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Kumquat Lime
Protein 10% 6%
Carbohydrates 80% 90%
Fat 10% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Kumquat and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both kumquat and lime are high in dietary fiber. Kumquat has 132% more dietary fiber than lime - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lime has 4.5 times less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and lime has 1.7g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Kumquat and lime contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and lime has 0.7g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both kumquat and lime are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lime has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both kumquat and lime are high in Vitamin C. Kumquat has 51% more Vitamin C than lime - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Kumquat and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lime has 2ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Kumquat and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Lime and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Kumquat has more riboflavin and niacin. Both kumquat and lime contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Kumquat Lime
Thiamin 0.037 MG 0.03 MG
Riboflavin 0.09 MG 0.02 MG
Niacin 0.429 MG 0.2 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.208 MG 0.217 MG
Vitamin B6 0.036 MG 0.043 MG
Folate 17 UG 8 UG

Minerals

calcium

Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 88% more calcium than lime - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and lime has 33mg of calcium.

iron

Kumquat and lime contain similar amounts of iron - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and lime has 0.6mg of iron.

potassium

Kumquat has 82% more potassium than lime - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and lime has 102mg 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 lime per 100 grams, however, lime contains more quercetin than kumquat per 100 grams.

Kumquat Lime
apigenin 21.87 mg ~
Quercetin ~ 0.4 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 has more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than lime per 100 grams, however, lime contains more beta-carotene than kumquat per 100 grams.

Kumquat Lime
alpha-carotene 155 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 129 UG ~
beta-carotene ~ 30 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, kumquat has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime per 100 grams.

Kumquat Lime
alpha linoleic acid 0.047 G 0.019 G
Total 0.047 G 0.019 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kumquat has more linoleic acid than lime per 100 grams.

Kumquat Lime
linoleic acid 0.124 G 0.036 G
Total 0.124 G 0.036 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Lime (Limes, raw) .

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FAQ

Does kumquat or lime contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lime has 60% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and lime has 30 calories.

Does kumquat or lime have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kumquat and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.

Does kumquat or lime contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 90% more calcium than lime - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and lime has 33mg of calcium.

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