Banana vs. Kumquat
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Kumquat
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
kumquat
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and kumquat:
- Both kumquat and banana are high in dietary fiber.
- Banana has more Vitamin B6.
- Banana has more beta-carotene than kumquat, however, kumquat contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than banana.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kumquat and banana contain similar amounts of calories - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kumquat per calorie. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for kumquat, 10:78:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 78% |
| Fat | 3% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kumquat has 30% less carbohydrates than banana - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both kumquat and banana are high in dietary fiber. Kumquat has 150% more dietary fiber than banana - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kumquat and banana contain similar amounts of sugar - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kumquat and banana contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kumquat and banana are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 405% more Vitamin C than banana - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kumquat and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Banana and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more Vitamin B6. Both banana and kumquat contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Banana | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 0.429 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.208 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than banana - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Kumquat has 231% more iron than banana - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 92% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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,
| Banana | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.11 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.06 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 21.87 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, banana has more beta-carotene than kumquat per 100 grams, however, kumquat contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | 155 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 129 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both banana and kumquat contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Banana | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.047 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kumquat has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.124 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.124 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% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does kumquat or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Kumquat and banana contain similar amounts of calories - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does kumquat or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kumquat has 30% fewer carbohydrates than banana - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does kumquat or banana contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than banana - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
Does kumquat or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 90% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.