Kumquat vs. Tangerine

Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Tangerine


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

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

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

  • Both kumquat and tangerine are high in Vitamin C.
  • Kumquat has more riboflavin.
  • Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of kumquat and tangerine 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 Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Kumquat and tangerine contain similar amounts of calories - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and tangerine has 53 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to tangerine per calorie. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:80:10 and for tangerine, 5:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Kumquat Tangerine
Protein 10% 5%
Carbohydrates 80% 90%
Fat 10% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Kumquat and tangerine contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and tangerine has 13.3g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in kumquat are made of 59% sugar and 41% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tangerine comprise of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Kumquat is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 261% more dietary fiber than tangerine - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Kumquat and tangerine contain similar amounts of sugar - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and tangerine has 10.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Kumquat and tangerine contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.81g of protein.

Fat

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Both kumquat and tangerine are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both kumquat and tangerine are high in Vitamin C. Kumquat has 64% more Vitamin C than tangerine - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Kumquat and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Kumquat and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E.

The B Vitamins

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

Kumquat Tangerine
Thiamin 0.037 MG 0.058 MG
Riboflavin 0.09 MG 0.036 MG
Niacin 0.429 MG 0.376 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.208 MG 0.216 MG
Vitamin B6 0.036 MG 0.078 MG
Folate 17 UG 16 UG

Minerals

calcium

Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 68% more calcium than tangerine - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and tangerine has 37mg of calcium.

iron

Kumquat has 473% more iron than tangerine - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.15mg of iron.

potassium

Kumquat and tangerine contain similar amounts of potassium - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and tangerine has 166mg 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, both kumquat and tangerine contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.

Kumquat Tangerine
alpha-carotene 155 UG 101 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 129 UG 138 UG
beta-carotene ~ 155 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Kumquat Tangerine
alpha linoleic acid 0.047 G 0.018 G
Total 0.047 G 0.018 G

omega 6s

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

Kumquat Tangerine
linoleic acid 0.124 G 0.048 G
Total 0.124 G 0.048 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 Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) .

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FAQ

Does kumquat or tangerine contain more calories in 100 grams?
Kumquat and tangerine contain similar amounts of calories - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and tangerine has 53 calories.

Does kumquat or tangerine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kumquat and tangerine contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and tangerine has 13.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in kumquat are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tangerine comprise of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.

Does kumquat or tangerine contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 70% more calcium than tangerine - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and tangerine has 37mg of calcium.

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