Kumquat vs. Cabbage

Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Cabbage


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

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

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

  • Both kumquat and cabbage are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
  • Cabbage has 64% less carbohydrates than kumquat.
  • Cabbage has 65% less calories than kumquat.
  • Cabbage has 66% less sugar than kumquat.
  • Cabbage has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than kumquat.
  • Kumquat has more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage, however, cabbage contains more beta-carotene than kumquat.
  • Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of kumquat and cabbage 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 Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Cabbage has 65% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to cabbage for carbs. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:80:10 and for cabbage, 18:79:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Kumquat Cabbage
Protein 10% 18%
Carbohydrates 80% 79%
Fat 10% 3%
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carbohydrates

Cabbage has 64% less carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in kumquat are made of 59% sugar and 41% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Both kumquat and cabbage are high in dietary fiber. Kumquat has 160% more dietary fiber than cabbage - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cabbage has 66% less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Kumquat and cabbage contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both kumquat and cabbage are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both kumquat and cabbage are high in Vitamin C. Kumquat has 20% more Vitamin C than cabbage - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Kumquat and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

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

Vitamin K

Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than kumquat - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Kumquat Cabbage
Thiamin 0.037 MG 0.061 MG
Riboflavin 0.09 MG 0.04 MG
Niacin 0.429 MG 0.234 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.208 MG 0.212 MG
Vitamin B6 0.036 MG 0.124 MG
Folate 17 UG 43 UG

Minerals

calcium

Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 55% more calcium than cabbage - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.

iron

Kumquat and cabbage contain similar amounts of iron - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.

potassium

Kumquat and cabbage contain similar amounts of potassium - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg 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 cabbage per 100 grams, however, cabbage contains more quercetin than kumquat per 100 grams.

Kumquat Cabbage
apigenin 21.87 mg 0.08 mg
luteolin ~ 0.1 mg
kaempferol ~ 0.18 mg
Quercetin ~ 0.28 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 cabbage per 100 grams, however, cabbage contains more beta-carotene than kumquat per 100 grams.

Kumquat Cabbage
alpha-carotene 155 UG 33 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 129 UG 30 UG
beta-carotene ~ 42 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

Kumquat Cabbage
linoleic acid 0.124 G 0.017 G
Total 0.124 G 0.017 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 Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) .

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FAQ

Does kumquat or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cabbage has 70% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.

Does kumquat or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage has 60% fewer carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in kumquat are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.

Does kumquat or cabbage contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 60% more calcium than cabbage - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.