Kumquat vs. Jicama
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Jicama
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
jicama
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and jicama:
- Both kumquat and jicama are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Jicama has 4.2 times less sugar than kumquat.
- Kumquat has more riboflavin and niacin.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jicama has 46% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and jicama has 38 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to jicama for protein. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for jicama, 8:90:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 90% |
| Fat | 12% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jicama has 45% less carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and jicama has 8.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both kumquat and jicama are high in dietary fiber. Kumquat has 33% more dietary fiber than jicama - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jicama has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jicama has 4.2 times less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and jicama has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kumquat and jicama contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and jicama has 0.72g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kumquat and jicama are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jicama has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both kumquat and jicama are high in Vitamin C. Kumquat has 117% more Vitamin C than jicama - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jicama has 20.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kumquat and jicama contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jicama has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and jicama contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jicama has 0.46mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jicama and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jicama has 0.3ug 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 jicama contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Kumquat | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 12 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 417% more calcium than jicama - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and jicama has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Kumquat and jicama contain similar amounts of iron - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and jicama has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Kumquat and jicama contain similar amounts of potassium - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and jicama has 150mg 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,
| Kumquat | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-carotene | 155 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kumquat has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than jicama per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.014 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.014 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kumquat has more linoleic acid than jicama per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.124 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.124 G | 0.029 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 kumquat or jicama contain more calories in 100 grams?Jicama has 50% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and jicama has 38 calories.
Does kumquat or jicama have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jicama has 50% fewer carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and jicama has 8.8g of carbohydrates.
Does kumquat or jicama contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 420% more calcium than jicama - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and jicama has 12mg of calcium.